"So this shutdown was actually pushed by Sony and Columbia?" Shen Zhenghui asked.

"Of course," Mitsumi Fukuda said, spreading her hands, "if it weren't for the fact that this is in China, they might have made the actors take a more drastic approach." Of course, they don't want to offend you too much, after all, the filming of the movie is so smooth in your hands, and it will not be good if you change people. "You're so progressing so much that Sony and Columbia want you to stop and wait for them, and they haven't decided whether to join or not, and you've already finished the third part, which is literally roasting them on the fire." "Neither Sony nor Colombia want them to make up their minds when you tell them you're done." ”

"It's your job to deal with them anyway."

"I also need your cooperation," Mitsumi Fukuda said gently, "Your style has caught both Sony and Columbia off guard, and our contract has no clear rules for such details, of course, I also want you to think about it, those actors who thought they could be in this crew for ten years, now it only took you a little more than a year to let them see the sign that the end is not far away, and they themselves have to mumble and start to wonder if their contract is too stupid." ”

"I thought Sony and Columbia would be happy about it."

"No, of course not, it's just a little money." Mitsumi Fukuda spread her hands, "Look at these actors, which one of them has a contract of more than 10 million?" Not a single one! The protagonists are all newcomers. Colombia also doesn't mind giving actors a pay rise, as long as they can make money back on the film market. Now, you've made Kasuga's share expand. On the contrary, they were somewhat dissatisfied. ”

"Then your opinion is ......"

"We also need Sony's global distribution network." Mitsumi Fukuda replied, "You should also consider the thoughts of the actors, what is the purpose of their coming to China to live with you." ”

Shen Zhenghui relaxed, "I thought that giving them a holiday during the Chinese New Year would make them a little easier." ”

"They're a little more relaxed, and so are you." Mitsumi Fukuda replied.

"So, Mario's problem in this incident ......"

"I think it was all a coincidence that this kid was instigated by someone with a heart. It's not his problem, you should be a little more lenient with him. Mitsumi Fukuda replied. Especially when he's still our contracted actor. ”

"Okay," Shen Zhenghui spread his hands, "just give them a long vacation, and let them cooperate with Sony to promote the movie." Shen Zhenghui raised his eyebrows. In fact, the construction of Montita also takes time, and if they are familiar with the progress of the crew, they know that there is no need to worry at all. ”

"I think they know, but they are really frightened by the enthusiasm and ability of the Chinese." Mitsumi Fukuda replied, "There have been many people who have told me that the cast and crew are shocked and frightened by the fact that China also has a store to work on weekends and a supermarket 24 hours a day at night. "It's like she's telling a joke," they said, "that's why China's economy is growing so fast." ”

"I remember Japan as well." Shen Zhenghui asked rhetorically.

"So Japan is second." Mitsumi Fukuda said, "Our American counterparts have lamented more than once that the United States will not be able to catch up with China and Japan. ”

"It's because they don't see the problem and don't grasp the essence."

"I think so too." Mitsumi Fukuda responded.

The two men fell into an awkward silence for a long time. Mitsumi Fukuda asked, "Are you going to announce it or am I going to announce it?" ”

"Go ahead," Shen replied. "I always feel that if I announce this news that makes me regress, it will damage my **, if you go, at least there is room for maneuver."

"It's just a superficial step backwards," Mitsumi Fukuda replied, "and you're actually ready to give them a holiday." It's just that this kind of thing happened before it was announced. ”

"I can't admit this at this time." Shen Zhenghui replied.

"Okay." Mitsumi Fukuda stood up, and Shen Zhenghui followed behind her with a straight face.

"I want to open a little. Even Cameron has compromises with actors and investors. ”

"Yes, but he started to get angry as soon as the movie was made, I'm not that kind of person." Shen Zhenghui shrugged his shoulders, "I'm just wondering why they were able to grasp the timing so well." ”

Outside the office, Thomas, Gordon, and representatives of the actors were sitting in the conference room waiting, and the actors' expressions were particularly nervous. Of course, in such an environment, it is really inconvenient to exchange each other's careful thoughts, so when Thomas and Gordon faced the actors' slightly anxious questions: what kind of reaction Director Shen would have in the end, both of them tried to comfort the actors. Anyway, this matter can't be dealt with by the actor in the end, if he doesn't want the movie to have big changes.

At this time, Mitsumi Fukuda walked in with Shen Zhenghui, and everyone stood up.

"I'll announce a piece of news first," Mitsumi Fukuda raised her hand, "From now on, the crew will start the holiday," she paused, scanning everyone's expressions, the actors' expressions were very complicated, compared to Thomas and Gordon, they were more relaxed, and even smiled, "Because the first part is about to be released and promoted, the vacation will continue until we re-notify the start of filming," Mitsumi Fukuda looked at Gordon, "Mr. Gordon, is this enough for Sony?" ”

"Of course, that's exactly what I'm building on." He responded gracefully.

"So how do the actors cooperate with the publicity during this period, I hope you can come up with a specific plan." Mitsumi Fukuda pursed her lips, "Director Shen also needs to rest, of course, he will also cooperate with the publicity work in accordance with the contract." ”

Shen Zhenghui had a straight face, which seemed to show that he was not in a good mood.

"Yes. Shen does need to take a vacation," Thomas said, "and he's too busy at work." ”

"So. "One of the representatives of the new contract ...... came to CAA's agent, and in fact, the actors he represented were basically not on the crew.

Mitsumi Fukuda looked at Thomas, "What is Colombia's opinion?" ”

Thomas looked at Gordon hesitantly, as if he wanted to gain courage from him, but Gordon was expressionless, so Thomas said hesitantly, "I think wait until the box office of the first part comes out." It seems like a good time for discussion," he said. "Colombia also needs to re-engage with Kasuga about how to work together."

"I thought we had already signed a contract." Mitsumi Fukuda narrowed her eyes.

"Things are always changing." Thomas glanced at Shen Zhenghui and could see that Thomas didn't want to offend Kasuga and Shen Zhenghui himself, "The results of the first part will affect our investment later." ”

"The actors are tired too." Mr. CAA said. "They've been in China for a year, and it's been a long time in a foreign country."

"Your patron has already gone home to rest." Shen Zhenghui couldn't help but say.

The other party smiled, "The situation of the other actors is also our concern." But it seemed that there were concerns, and the expression on this guy's face when he said this seemed to be innocent.

"Then we don't have a problem either." Mitsumi Fukuda spread her hands, "Let's wait until after the release." ”

So after the crew completed the filming of the island smoothly, they announced that they would stop and take a vacation. Chinese media reported on the superficial news, along with gustant coverage of the crew's next filming location, in the vast prairie. A city is rising from the ground, and the Chinese media can't help but be concerned about whether such construction is in line with environmental protection concepts, and journalists have also visited the WÈN government. Asked if the complex had received approval from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the Ministry of Environmental Protection.

The answer is yes, but the reporter does not give up wanting to ask Shen Zhenghui, the director, about this issue, and compares this matter with the destruction of the Tianchi environment by the crew of "Wuji", but "Wuji" has already been painted, and "Magic Apprentice" has not yet been released. Shen Zhenghui was hiding far away in Japan, and he was at Sony's request. To attend the publicity work in the United States and Japan, the release time in China is later than that in the United States and Japan. He will also attend the premiere in China.

As if to make up for the rift created by the actor's shutdown, Sony's side arranged the publicity work particularly thoughtfully. In the United States, the publicity is dominated by Hollywood stars, but Mario also wore his own magic apprentice trialist robes to participate in the premiere event, and it has to be said that the stars dressed as movie stars are surprisingly attractive, no worse than their sexy outfits with heavy makeup. Audiences who want to enjoy an epic blockbuster like "The Lord of the Rings" can't wait to squeeze into the midnight show. Mitsumi Fukuda accompanied Shen Zhenghui to the premiere, but on such an occasion, the director did not seem to be eye-catching enough. Shen Zhenghui even hoped that he only needed to know the box office.

Under Sony's strong arrangement, there are also 3,000 big screens in the midnight show "Magic Apprentice", and those audiences who have long been attracted by publicity or read the original novel in advance have already booked tickets in advance, but outside the movie theater, there is still a group of persistent people, pulling banners to boycott "Magic Apprentice", a third-rate feature film made by the evil Chinese, although these people are also mixed with some whites and blacks, but looking at their main personnel wearing masks, it seems that all of them are yellow. Thanks to the intervention of Sony and Colombia, a large number of police forces were deployed at the scene, and as a result, the protesters appeared very peaceful.

"I didn't know that one day I would be treated like this." Shen Zhenghui glanced at the situation at the scene, "This seems to be the kind of reception that only national leaders can receive." ”

"You're about the same level." Mitsumi Fukuda responded.

"It's a lot close." He responded, "But the fact that most of them are still yellow makes me feel a little ridiculous." ”

Mitsumi Fukuda covered her mouth and laughed twice, "You only see the superficial phenomenon," she said, "Actually, there are many people who are dissatisfied with you in Hollywood, but these people are not stupid enough to jump out on their own," she glanced at the suspected yellow guy holding a banner not far away, and continued, "So these people are the best things on the table, they are cheap, and at the same time they will not be involved with Hollywood." This is China's internal affair, isn't it? ”

"If the Americans admit that it's an internal affair, then hell." Shen Zhenghui pouted, "But it's okay." Raising so many things here can be regarded as a negative teaching material. ”

"You're always so optimistic," Mitsumi Fukuda shook her head, "aren't you worried about tonight's box office?" ”

"If I'm worried, I won't come back to the premiere," Shen replied, "We've already seen what level the movie is, if you're worried about the box office." I should have fidgeted in my room and waited for the stats. ”

"Maybe you'll do something to forget the passage of time. Then wait for the moment when the statistics jù will come quickly. ”

"It's dawn when it comes, so we should rest normally and wait quietly for the sun to rise." Shen Zhenghui shrugged his shoulders.

Lindsey. As a rising Hollywood star who has long attracted much attention, Lohan naturally provoked the publicity along with Anne Hathaway. Amanda, Jessica, and Mira also attended the premiere, and for a moment there was a sense of fascination. Mario, as the only male character, appeared in the group of girls, but he looked extraordinarily outstanding, and the photojournalist did not hesitate to desperately capture this good-looking male protagonist, not to mention that he was wearing a magic robe, and those female fans who saw the starring role couldn't help but start exclaiming that he was so handsome!

However, their impression of the protagonist was suddenly subverted in the movie.

The first one is like a curtain slowly opening, slowly unfolding a unique world in front of everyone, even those who have not read the original novel. It's also easy to keep up with the pace of the story and know what kind of story it's about. The background of the story is not at all beyond the scope of the European and American audiences, and the fictional world and era are easy for them to understand - this is a world of magic. The Lord of the Rings loyalists may be unhappy with The Apprentice of the Magic's imitation of the Lord of the Rings. But the audience who has been baptized by "The Lord of the Rings" is still very easy to understand the whole story. And modern audiences, for the understanding of forbidden spells, can probably directly apply the atomic bomb.

The appearance of the foursome is accompanied by a laughing scene, and the adventure of the Enchanted Forest gives everyone a glimpse of the level of magic in this world, with the appearance of Her Royal Highness Princess Chrissy and the magical old wolf. hints at the huge historical background of the whole story, the appearance of Her Royal Highness Princess Frannie. It foreshadows the crisis and danger facing the kingdom, the ambitious monarch of the neighboring country and the existence of the forbidden magician, the archmage who relies on it. The foursome suddenly took on the responsibility of the country, and the storyline was eloquent without giving people the feeling of running accounts. For the picture and picture quality, it can be said to be perfect, but the non-professional audience who saw it for the first time was almost unaware of this, they were already attracted to the plot, and were caught by the somewhat weak Enleko, and the appearance of one powerful character after another made them constantly worry about the protagonist with some empathy, and the plot set by Blue Crystal grabbed the hearts of the audience in this way.

The professional film critics who were not invited to see the test set were looking at the film with a critical eye, but they soon had to admit that at least in terms of filming and presentation techniques, Shen Zhenghui was quite sophisticated, not like a young director who was only thirty years old. And these pictures are really beyond their imagination are really shot in China, those pictures and scenes that are familiar to Westerners, the cultural atmosphere that conforms to the flavor of Westerners, and even the setting of magic, gorgeous scenes, but these have already sighed when they saw the original work, the last time it was for the text, this time it was for the picture.

Thomson, the filmmaker, thought like this: The special effects are very good, I heard that they are made in Japan, and the Japanese seem to have a good level in this regard. Compared with the original book, these pictures seem to be the most imaginary pictures formed by those words, should this director's ability to control be praised, or should his adaptation ability be ridiculed? But just from the point of view of the story, it seems that one ring after another is also the right way to shoot, but in 2 and a half hours, the storyline ends at a certain point, so it is particularly important to set the tone of the entire series, will Sony and Columbia continue to cooperate with Kasuga and let the Chinese director continue to shoot the following episodes? I heard that he was filming very fast, and even caused disgust among the actors, and I thought that his shooting speed affected the quality of the film, but now it seems that this is not the case.

Film critics are always distracted from watching the movie while picking on what they think is bad about it. In contrast, the average viewer is less distracted, and the tense storyline, the endless new characters and relationships that bring the whole world to the table, obediently absorbing the information from the film, admiring the men and women in it, and at the same time being frightened by the special effects of the movie.

In particular, "Doomsday Havoc" shows the fire element falling from the sky, as if a volcanic eruption was lifted into the air and dumped magma, and the total explosion of the entire magic preparation to the destruction is like a gorgeous and shocking disaster painting, which makes people breathe a breath of fresh air.

Seeing this picture, Mitsumi Fukuda couldn't help but say, "It would be nice if it was 3D and INMAX." ”

"We can have a 3D version." Shen Zhenghui replied absentmindedly, "But the technology is not yet mature, and the 3D version can be digitally restored when the time comes, and it will be re-released and broadcast when it is the tenth anniversary." ”

"I really think it's good to postpone the shoot now," says Mitsumi Fukuda, "and I'm really looking forward to the 3D version." ”

Shen Zhenghui pursed his lips, "There's no time." He didn't say much about what it was.

There was a burst of exclamations in the cinema. (To be continued)