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The plot conceived by Spielberg and the screenwriting team was approved by Choi Jung-won.

In all fairness, Choi Jung-won can't think of a more attractive plot than this. At least if this movie is shot according to such a plot, the box office will definitely not be bad.

However, the plot is set, which does not mean that the movie can be shot immediately.

Because it is a magic movie, the setting of props, the selection of shooting locations, the application of computer special effects, animation simulation, etc., all require a lot of time to complete.

Spielberg also said that it is impossible for the film to start filming without half a year.

After discussing the plot, Choi Jung-won was invited by Spielberg to visit the design of the animation team.

There will be a lot of characters in this movie, and how to organically coordinate the characters in the game with the characters in the movie is the business of the animation team.

Here, Choi Jung-won saw the live-action draft of Jiawen IV, the prince of Demacia, which had been set up long ago.

Obviously, under Spielberg's instructions, the animation team used the portrait of Choi Jung-won to design.

Compared with the sturdy and heroic image in the game, the prince of Demacia templated by Cui Zhengyuan is more melancholy.

Think about it, too, a man who has experienced defeat and capture, even if he cheers up, he can't hide the humiliation of the past. It is precisely because of this that his rise will be more violent.

The rest of the images do not have specific physical figures as references, so they are only materialized in terms of costumes, weapons, etc.

When the actors are determined, the animation team still needs to do some fitting work.

So Spielberg said that the first thing to be done by the crew is casting. After that, the special effects team will organize the actors to train and experience the shooting, so that they can master the shooting techniques of this 3D film.

On the other hand, the film crew had to travel all over the world to find a suitable shooting location.

Spielberg said, although this is a magic movie. However, in order to highlight the sense of reality, in terms of the shooting location, we try to shoot on the spot.

After a comprehensive understanding of the crew's preparations, Cui Zhengyuan had time to sit down with Spielberg and talk about his experience during this time.

"Steven, you must have been busy lately, right?" Cui Zhengyuan took a sip of green tea, which is rare in the United States, and said with a smile and concern.

Spielberg has been busy preparing for the filming of League of Legends lately, but at the same time, he has two other works on his hands that are in the final production.

One of them is "War Horse" and the other is "The Adventures of Tintin".

Spielberg scratched his hair, which was already small. said with a wry smile: "It's not, I can't remember how many years I haven't operated three movies in a year." ”

Cui Zhengyuan thought for a while, and said: "Otherwise, move the filming of "League of Legends" to the beginning of next year, so that you have time and can be more fully prepared." ”

Spielberg couldn't help but feel a little moved, "Is it okay? Can you people endure such a long wait? ”

Cui Zhengyuan waved his hand and said nonchalantly: "This kind of large-scale movie." Rushing into battle is not the best option. A year of preparation, which is perfectly acceptable. ”

Even he, the producer, didn't care, and Spielberg was certainly happy. "Alright then, I'll listen to you. I could slow down the pace a little bit on my side. ”

After all, he is almost seventy years old, and his energy is limited, and he is unable to operate three movies at the same time in a year.

As one of the top directors in the world. Spielberg cherishes his feathers. He was also afraid that he would be unprepared and make a movie that was unsatisfactory and eventually ruined his reputation.

In fact, there was an idea that Cui Zhengyuan did not say. If this movie can be released at the end of 2012, he will already be very satisfied.

Don't look at Spielberg's strong skills and excellent team, but "League of Legends" is definitely not so easy to shoot.

Without a sufficient amount of time for technical reserves, when filming begins, you will find out how difficult the problem is.

Spielberg let go of one thing and was full of questions about another. "Lance, your activities in the U.S. have been greatly reduced in the past few years, but you are driving your company's activities in China. Are you not optimistic about the future of the U.S. market, but full of hope for China? ”

This question, which seems to be a solution to Cui Zhengyuan's personal thoughts, is actually equivalent to a repositioning of the cooperative relationship between the two sides.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that when Cui Zhengyuan landed in the United States, it was a record, a movie, a concert, and a novel, which can be said to be in full bloom.

Just looking at that posture, it's almost like being rooted in the United States and thinking of yourself as a complete Hollywood.

However, in the past few years, Cui Zhengyuan's activities as an artist have not only decreased sharply, but the time to go to the United States has decreased even more.

On the contrary, if you pay close attention to Choi Jung-won's news, you will find that the number of trips to the Asia-Pacific region, especially China, is increasing.

In particular, the film and television base is set up in China, and the number of Chinese artists under the company has increased, which can be seen that his business center has been transferred from the United States to China.

This was crucial, at least reflecting the attitude of the C.J Group.

As one of the group's partners, it was necessary for DreamWorks to understand their ideas and thus redefine their position.

As an upper-class person in the United States, Spielberg is far more keenly aware than ordinary people that the economic situation in the United States has deteriorated more and more in recent years, and the investment environment is not ideal.

However, movies belong to the category of the entertainment industry, and they are directly affected by the economic environment.

If the economic environment is favorable, then the film and television industry will also prosper; But if the economic environment deteriorates, eventually the film and television industry will also decline.

Over the years, Hollywood's well-known film companies have plummeted, and it is not unrelated.

Gone are the days when Hollywood movies made easy money since the subprime mortgage crisis.

A few years ago, Société Générale, Hollywood's main method of financing films, suddenly launched a film financing business, followed by a German bank.

In addition, the 24 Paramount films supported by hedge funds such as Merrill Lynch have either failed or are difficult to get out of.

Investors and distributors who strike deals often force filmmakers to incur more costs themselves.

In 2008, Viacom announced it to the public. Revenue for the year was US$14.6 billion, up 9 percent from the millennium. But the problem is that the net income is only $1250 million, a staggering 32 percent.

In the same period, Viacom's rivals, News Corp., suffered a $6.4 billion loss, Time Warner suffered a huge loss of $16 billion, and Disney's net income fell by 32 percent.

During that time, DreamWorks, which had been looking for a new owner, had to join forces with Disney to barely get through the most dangerous period.

Based on past experience. Hollywood's saddest time is to be able to rely on the effects of the economic downturn, because more consumers spend a lot of time on entertainment during the downturn.

But this time it was different, all industries were affected, and the entertainment industry was not spared from the global economic crisis.

The economic downturn has had an eye-catching impact on the financial statements and stock prices of major media companies, with banks and hedge funds cutting or cancelling film budgets and canceling high-risk projects and independent films.

Major TV networks are also suffering from declining advertising business, huge cost pressures and layoffs.

It can be said that the situation in Hollywood in recent years is very not optimistic.

And the specific reaction is to Cui Zhengyuan's body. Even his number of activities in the United States has been decreasing, and C.J Group's entertainment investment in the United States has almost come to a standstill.

The last time Cui Zhengyuan approached Spielberg because of the filming of the promotional video for "League of Legends", the reason why the big director readily agreed was actually more out of consideration for DreamWorks.

Because of the recession of business. The owner, Paramount, is too busy to take care of itself, and DreamWorks is always looking for a new buyer for itself.

In today's global economy, the booming East is undoubtedly the best choice.

Under the principle of selecting the best of the best, there is no doubt that C.J Group is the best target.

But now Spielberg has to make sure. Whether Choi Jung-won really has no intention of continuing his activities in the United States.

If that's the case, then DreamWorks needs to rethink its positioning.

Looking at Spielberg, who had gray temples, Cui Zhengyuan couldn't help but sigh. At his age. Many people have retired and enjoyed their days. But for the future of the career he has been engaged in all his life, he is still worried about labor.

In any case, this is an old man worthy of respect. This made Cui Zhengyuan face him, and he really couldn't say hypocritical words.

Cui Zhengyuan tried to squeeze out some smiles, and said as if unintentionally: "Steven, do you know? I am now a party member, and the party I belong to is now in charge of the country. My country is going through a lot of change, or the whole world is going through it. In the end, I think that both I and the country should maintain a high degree of unanimity. ”

Although he didn't say it explicitly, Spielberg understood.

It is precisely because I understand that the bitterness in my heart cannot be suppressed no matter what.

What is the change the world is experiencing? Or what is the change that is having an impact on the whole world? Undoubtedly, it is China's re-emergence.

China was once the only great power in the world, and the powerful Cheng dù despised any country and nation. But in modern times, this old country has been declining, and gradually cannot find its place in the forest of powerful countries.

After more than 100 years of unremitting struggle and hard work, the country has finally regained its vitality and has rapidly begun to influence the economic, cultural, political, and military order of the world.

South Korea is right next to China and has been influenced by Chinese culture for thousands of years. So in the midst of such changes, how to choose, any wise government and leader, I am afraid, will not be confused.

As for C.J Group and Choi Jung-won personally, it is clear that they should also follow this trend when choosing a partner to work with.

The focus of the world's economic development is on China, so if it wants to make great progress and benefits, it cannot ignore this close neighbor no matter what.

It is not surprising that the U.S. market has been ignored and abandoned as a result. (To be continued......)