Huayu 05, our science fiction movie universe

Chapter 90 Magic City
"80th anniversary?!"

Wang Hao's words were like a bolt of lightning, splitting the fog in Han Sanping's mind and making him suddenly enlightened.

Yes, in terms of commercial films, the Chinese film and television industry is not as strong as Hollywood, but we have our own base.

Although the Chinese film and television industry is gradually catching up with the rest of the world at this time, many things from the past are still retained.

For example, enterprises and institutions renting out movie theaters.

Many movies with political missions will be booked out by major enterprises and institutions to watch the movies and receive patriotic education when they are broadcast.

This is something that Hollywood movies cannot compare to.

So as soon as Wang Hao made his suggestion, Han Sanping reacted immediately.

"Yes, Uncle Han, political tasks must be solved using political task solutions.

And if it was just an 80th anniversary, I think it would be a bit too petty.

Uncle Han, you have seen my previous two films, and together with the New Cinema, it is a trilogy, so I think this political task should also be a trilogy, how about it? "

"Trilogy? You go ahead!" Han Sanping raised his hand, holding a cigarette, and motioned Wang Hao to continue.

Wang Hao was not afraid of the stage and continued:
“后年是建军80周年，09是建国60周年，11年又是建党90周年。

So I thought, why not make a tribute trilogy and use movies to pay tribute to the prosperity and development of the motherland.

I have already thought of the names: "The Founding of an Army", "The Founding of a Nation" and "The Founding of a Party".

The movie mainly captures the major events of the founding of the party, the army, and the country during the founding of the new China.

As for the actors, it is not excessive to gather old, middle-aged and young celebrities from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong to perform together in this large-scale tribute film.

By then, those celebrity actors might be eager to participate.

Audiences can buy a ticket and see big names like Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, and Chen Daoming acting together. Just think about it, it’s worth the money.”

After Wang Hao said this, Han Sanping was stunned for a long time.

He didn't expect that the other party would come up with such a feasible and appropriate suggestion.

A Tribute to the Motherland trilogy.

This is a good name, this is a good name!

Han Sanping slapped the table immediately, a smile appeared on his face, and he looked at Wang Hao with a more friendly look.

"Xiao Wang, this is a good idea!"

Seeing Han Sanping so happy, Wang Hao struck while the iron was hot and chatted with him about the "Tribute Trilogy". Then he took out the script and project plan of his new movie and gave them to him for review.

Han Sanping's mind was now completely occupied with the "Tribute Trilogy", so he had no time to watch these. Besides, he had just promised Wang Hao that Huaying Group would strongly support this project.

So after just a glance, he nodded and agreed without mentioning any conditions, and continued to talk to Wang Hao about the preliminary work of the "Tribute Trilogy".

The two sides had a very happy chat. When Wang Hao got up to leave, Han Sanping even stood up and walked him out of the office, and even held his hand and shook it vigorously.

In the following days, Han San would call Wang Hao from time to time to discuss matters concerning the first part of the Tribute Trilogy, The Founding of an Army. With the support of Vice President Han, Huaying Group naturally gave the green light to Wang Hao's new film project, and with an investment of 800 million, it won 30% of the entire film.

With the endorsement of Huaying Group's investment, Wang Hao and all the employees of Galaxy Interactive Entertainment are naturally more confident about this new movie.

After all, this is their first theatrical movie, and it is different from previous TV movies. It is impossible to say that they are not nervous.

It is already October now, and Wang Hao and others are planning to release the new movie in early February next year, which is the Lunar New Year holiday of 10.

It was a great opportunity, as there was only one film released during the entire schedule, Li Lianjie's "Huo Yuanjia".

Feng Dapao and Zhang Yimou, who were extremely competitive in the past, will not participate in the competition. One is busy shooting the blockbuster "The Banquet" and the other is still shooting "Curse of the Golden Flower".

If you calculate it this way, they only have three months left.

So after obtaining the start-up capital from Huaying, Wang Hao immediately instructed Zhang Yang to be responsible for the preliminary preparations for the special effects, and Li Kui and he flew non-stop to another metropolis in China - the Magic City.

This will be the filming location for their new movie, and there are also some actors who need to come over for auditions.

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"Director Wang, here!"

In Shanghai, at Hongqiao Airport, Wang Hao, Li Kui and their assistant Liu Wenwen had just stepped off the plane with their luggage when they saw someone holding a sign at the exit, shouting at them.

When Wang Hao and the other two walked up to him, they saw that the man had a decent face with a hint of commercialism, was tall and sturdy, with slightly fat cheeks, and was wearing a faded denim jacket. His back was straight when he moved, and it was obvious that he was not a simple person. He was either a retired soldier or an old criminal policeman who had been working on the front line for a long time.

"Brother Wang, I'm so sorry to bother you to pick us up."

Wang Hao strode forward and shook hands with the other party.

That’s right, this guy’s surname is also Wang, and his name is Wang Jingchun. He graduated from the Performance Department of Shanghai Theatre Academy. Nowadays, he can only be regarded as an unknown little actor.

But Wang Hao knew that this man won the Best Actor Award at the 13th Tokyo International Film Festival 26 years ago for his role in "Police Diary", becoming the fifth mainland male actor to win the "Best Actor" award.

So when Wang Hao was filming the easter egg at the end of "The Shallows", he specially invited him to play the role of criminal policeman Shi Qiang.

At the same time, he is also the second male lead in Wang Hao's new movie.

As for who will be the leading actor in the new movie? Wang Hao came to Shanghai this time, in addition to scouting locations, to meet the leading actor he planned to play.

"Director Wang, you have worked hard along the way."

Wang Jingchun picked up Wang Hao and his group of three and led them down to the parking lot. Before they even got in the car, he asked:

"Should we go to the hotel first? Or should we go check on the male lead?"

"Have you contacted the male lead? Is he available now?" Wang Hao asked quickly.

"It's convenient. Why not?" Wang Jingchun started the car. "That guy is currently rehearsing a play in Shanghai. He must be very happy to hear that you are coming. I promise I can make time for it."

He is right. Drama looks high-end, but it doesn't make money.

For those drama actors, having the opportunity to be in a movie is indeed a happy thing.

(End of this chapter)