Since 1983 - Chapter 927

“The new film “Earth Cannon” has been approved.

Adapted from the novel of the same name in the September issue of “Science Fiction World”, the filmmaker is determined to create a science fiction movie that belongs to the Chinese.

According to relevant sources, the budget may reach an unprecedented $70 million! “

“Five-year plan to break through again and challenge the future epic blockbusters!

China Film and World Film and Television’s five-year plan has completed the three works of “A World Without Thieves”, “October Besieged” and “Hero”, with a box office of 140 million, 170 million and 263 million respectively.

“Kung Fu”, which will be released at the end of the year, is the fourth one. There is a master star, and the film crew also shouted the slogan of “striving for 200 million”.

But the fifth finale was not announced for a long time. The reporter finally got the news not long ago that the film crew will challenge the giant science fiction system that has never been tried before.

With a budget of 80 million U.S. dollars, and in cooperation with Hollywood, China has confirmed Zhang Manyu and Hua Tsai to perform. “

“The US$50 million “Super Body” has not yet appeared, and the “Earth Cannon” with a budget of US$60 million has arrived!

This time, World Film and Television cooperates with Hollywood, Japan and South Korea, and faces the global market. The initial candidates are Brad Pitt and Takuya Kimura! “

“Why “Earth Cannon”?

Is the $70 million investment crazy? Whether this is forging ahead or being blindly arrogant, we have invited well-known film critic Barabara…”

The news spread out somehow.

Paradoxical, the more it spreads, the more outrageous it spreads, and it spreads at an extremely fast speed.

Mainly scared.

Six to seventy to eighty million dollars, four to five six billion yuan!

Previously, the largest investment with data released was “Hero”, which was US$30 million, which has now doubled directly.

The second is subject matter.

Many people can’t figure it out, why do science fiction films?

The Internet is more lively, especially the major sci-fi BBS and chat rooms, the same for the New Year.

“Science fiction fans are running and telling each other, everyone is celebrating!”

“I am willing to call out sincerely now, Father Xu!”

“Finally, some big guys are paying attention to science fiction movies. It’s not easy for us to live, crying!”

There are also those who are worried about failure, and some who question why “Earth Cannon” was chosen, but no matter which side they are on, they have reached a consensus:

Real big guys never talk.

Just do it!

The forefoot said to build a film industry, which was put into action.

…………

The people who eat melon and the media are very happy, and the industry is completely crazy.

The most directly related is the actors. Followed by the director, and various behind the scenes.

Feng Trousers was the first to call, and after that, Xu Fei fell into a state of being chased by a series of calls. No one knows the exact news, but it is more exciting.

Liang Jiahui: “I’m free to have tea together? I’m going to the capital, so let’s drop in!”

Hua Zai: “Appreciate your face and have a potluck, Mr. Xu.”

Zhang Manyu: “I think about singing again.”

Zhou Xun: “Dad!”

International Chapter: “Mr. Xu!”

Tsui Hark: “I’m quite interested, I’m not in the window.”

Zhang Guoshi: “Let’s talk another day, I don’t know much about science fiction, but I will do my best.”

Jiang Wen: “Say something!”

Ge You: “I would like to make a little meager.”

Gong Li: “Are you awesome? There is a suitable role left for me. It’s not too small. Voluntary labor is on call.”

Has Xu Fei measured it? Or is it that the elderly and those who are in frequent contact can understand themselves? Someone like Zhang Guoshi is very moved.

In the end, even Li Yu called? He expressed interest.

The “Hulk” was released in June and hit the street. Hollywood is temporarily afraid to invite him to make a big production.

Xu Fei will consider it? If he doesn’t find you, there are other tasks for you.

Hey, of course it is Brokeback Mountain!

Cost 14 million dollars? Box office 170 million? Won three Oscars? Including a best director award.

Compared with the enthusiasm of these people? The bosses are very calm.

Too risky? Do not follow or follow.

…………

In view of the rumors? Xu Fei and Wu Mengchen simply announced.

This morning, the capital was late autumn.

Mr. Zhang is preparing to hold a press conference in his five-star hotel. This is the first time that the two major film directors, state-owned enterprises and private companies, have attended the event together.

In the lounge, the fat old Wu is lying on the sofa? Reading a briefing.

Watching? Suddenly pointing to a line: “This is a wrong number?”

“No.”

“We said yes? How can you change it?”

“Let you take less responsibility? My own company doesn’t matter. If you are transferred away, I have to fight against Old Han? It’s hard work.”

“You… are you sure you have sufficient funds? Will it hurt to lose?”

“Uh……”

Xu Fei retired the employees and said in a low voice, “I will tell you the truth, and when a leader asked me in the small auditorium, I was crying poor.

Such production costs are called A-level films in Hollywood. Every major factory, as long as the finances are not too bad, has the ability to withstand the failure of a single A-level film of the monoclonal antibody.

We feel horrified, hundreds of millions and hundreds of millions of yuan, it’s normal to throw it in a special effects blockbuster.

I’m not saying that the world can rival Hollywood, but in this state of mind and height, don’t be too petty. Besides, I have other industry buffers, so it’s okay to make all the losses. “

Fine.

Lao Wu understood this time.

The other party has the ability to bear this, but he has to cry poorly to avoid trouble. For himself, he really thinks about himself.

Not long after, the press conference began.

Wu Mengchen first said: “Recently, there have been many rumors. I hereby declare today that the five-year film plan of China Film and World Film and Television, the fifth film is “Earth Cannon.”

However, due to the long production cycle, I will not be able to meet with the audience next year. The preliminary postponement to 2005 is that I hope everyone understands…”

As soon as the voice fell, I rushed to ask:

“What is the cost of this film?”

“Is it really 70 million?”

“Roughly the same……”

Lao Wu glanced at Xu Fei and Xu Fei took the conversation: “To be precise, it is US$80-100 million. Cactus accounts for 60%, China Film and Sunshine contribute 15%, and I am responsible for the rest.”

Buzzing!

Much more than expected, I thought 70 million would be enough to make a leap forward, and there will definitely be fewer on-site announcements.

Unexpectedly, it is so much!

“Although we are cooperating with Hollywood, I can guarantee that most of the teams are Chinese. In the special effects section, we will hire the best team in Hollywood, even photography, because we lack experience…”

“The director and actors have not yet been selected and will be on the agenda soon.”

“Of course the director is our own, otherwise it would be meaningless.”

“The government…”

Xu Fei thought about the dialogue with the big guys, and briefly said: “Earth Cannon will not become a political mission, and I will try my best to avoid it becoming a political mission.

It is an attempt in the process of upgrading the film industry, but the relevant departments are still very supportive. I think it will go smoothly during the shooting. “

Finally, a reporter asked:

“Mr. Xu, are you not afraid of getting caught up in such a big project? Or, why are you making a science fiction film?”

“Whether to fight or not, this is a common topic. If you are always afraid of failure, where can you succeed?

As for why I made a science fiction movie…”

Xu Fei organized the language and said: “In the initial planning, I chatted with Wu Dong and talked about a sentence called’Pioneers must break through themselves.’

We made four films before, and they were all successful.

The form is very new, the core is not necessarily new, but the packaging is good, the audience likes it very much.

We can go down the road and engage in a similar commercial blockbuster deal to set ourselves a monument of Chinese film.

When the five-year plan was first launched, there was a saying, ‘strive to build the film industry’.

Are there any previous ones? Yes, such as “October Besieged City”, the mode of civil and martial arts, the combination of small characters and historical background. For example, “Hero”‘s ultimate big scene and propaganda strategy.

But their power is not enough, do you understand?

Only real special effects blockbusters, especially science fiction films, best reflect what the film industry is.

We can find a reason, but it won’t work now, take your time.

OK, after ten or twenty years, maybe we can shoot or dare to shoot.

No problem with the idea. But I can shoot now, why should I wait? You said earlier, afraid of losing money? I will wait until the market is up to shoot? “

Xu Fei shook his head and said with a smile: “This is boring.”

“What’s more, “Earth Cannon” is about the future.

Everyone has filmed enough of the past, enough of the present, and the audience has seen enough of the past and present.

We really need a movie about the future. “

(There is no soul today!)