China Entertainment: Director’s happiness is so simple

After the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, Lu Pingan's work rhythm entered a high-intensity state.

On the eighth day of the lunar month, the "Kung Fu Panda" production team started working. Lu Ping'an gave the animation team tasks. The first was to make the first 30-second short film within two months.

This is used for anchoring.

At present, the overall plot of the "Kung Fu Panda" movie has been finalized, and the rest is production.

Considering the uncertainty of the production cycle, it is very important to release the image and plot in advance.

A 30-second short film, which mainly involves characters and the simplest summary of the plot.

When the short film is released, it will announce the project to the world.

In the same way, there is also the image of "minions".

Therefore, the second task of the animation team is to publish a Minions comic in the first half of this year. If there is enough time, they will also publish a short film.

Of course, Ping An has other IPs, but we have to take our time and do them one by one.

After finishing his instructions, Lu Ping'an went to the Olympic Organizing Committee and signed. Becoming a torchbearer is not simply a matter of showing up and running around.

We need to confirm various documents first, and then wait until the time comes to announce the list together, and have a meeting together in June. It is said that we will have to train for a day or two, and finally debut on June 9th. I don’t know the specific number. Anyway, it’s a trap. The position has been determined.

148 people, 55 kilometers, less than 400 meters per person, how to run without going too fast or too slow, and how to hold the torch.

In short, it seems to be a small thing, but in fact it should be done as a big deal.

Lu Ping An did not take it lightly and just enforced it strictly.

After settling the matter with the torch bearer, Lu Ping'an came to China Film and Television and met Zhao Jiping who was having tea with Han Sanpin.

"Safety is here, this is Teacher Zhao."

"Hello, Teacher Zhao."

"Director Lu, we finally meet."

Zhao Jiping has a very good personality and makes the chat atmosphere very lively.

After the two got to know each other briefly, they drove to Star Film and Television.

Lu Pingan asked Han Sanpin to contact Zhao Jiping for the soundtrack of "Wonderful Night".

After several months of production, "Wonderful Night" has been completed except for a few special effects shots and dubbing. The finished film is now suitable for the involvement of a soundtrack engineer.

So this return to Xingchen Film and Television is also an opportunity for Han Sanpin and Zhao Jiping to watch a movie.

"I have long been curious about what your film is about, and today I can finally see it."

Zhao Jiping smiled, his eyes full of curiosity.

The same goes for Han Sanpin. Lu Ping'an's movies are not the same as other domestic movies. Every time he "unboxes" them, it is also the moment he looks forward to most.

Of course, Lu Pingan must be modest about this: "It's your first time trying a comedy, so you two had better not have too high expectations."

Zhao Jiping believed this, but Han Sanpin did not.

But he didn't say anything, he would say it after reading it.

Soon the three of them came to the screening room, and after a while, the movie started.

There is no soundtrack, the sound effects are not complete, and the dubbing has not been edited. To be honest, it really affects the viewing experience.

But for the two of them, they had seen too many half-finished movies, so they had basically no impact.

When Zhao Jiping created the episode "Reed Marsh" in "Westward Journey", he didn't even watch the film. He just read the script and then walked around the filming location to create it. Even during the creation process, he was extremely speechless about the script. .

Lu Ping'an has no doubts about the ability of this master-level figure.

After more than an hour, the movie ended.

Han Sanpin praised it without any surprise.

The initial worry that Lu Ping An would not be able to make a comedy has basically dissipated now. Although there is indeed a slight gap between the overall film and a highly praised film such as "Source Code", the reputation of this film will definitely not be bad when the time comes, and it is a comedy. It is also more suitable for the market.

Zhao Jiping also praised the special effects and the imagination of the script in the film. As Han Sanpin said before, Lu Ping'an's film is different from other people's films.

Of course, he was also interested in other points. He asked: "Who does the art?"

Lu Ping'an: "Mr. Yang of the Yang Zhan family."

"It's him."

After hearing this, Zhao Jiping smiled and shook his head, "I'm under a lot of pressure now."

Lu Ping'an smiled and said, "Teacher Zhao, just play normally."

"That's okay, but don't have high expectations."

Zhao Jiping smiled and returned these words to Lu Ping'an.

Lu Ping'an couldn't help but laugh, this Teacher Zhao is really interesting!

Next, the matter was finalized, and Zhao Jiping was locked in a salary of 1 million.

In the future, Zhao Jiping will have 5 months to complete the film soundtrack.

For this reason, Zhao Jiping also asked Lu Ping'an for permission to enter the studio, saying he wanted to take a good look at the museum.

This must be given, there is nothing to hesitate about.

Lu Pingan is looking forward to what kind of soundtrack he will make by then.

Will it be on the same level as "The Reed Marsh" in "Westward Journey"?

Lu Ping'an thought it was unlikely, so it was right to lower his expectations.

The matter was finalized, and the three of them had dinner together in the evening. After the meal, Lu Pingan and Han Sanpin chatted about setting the schedule.

There will be the Olympic Games this summer. Although the Olympic Games are in Athens, Han Sanpin said that this will definitely have some impact on the film market.

So the best time is July.

In addition, "House of Flying Daggers" is currently about to be completed, and Han Sanpin estimates that they will most likely be scheduled for July.

Lu Ping'an knew that "Ambush from Flying Daggers" in the original time and space was on July 16th.

So the two movies will definitely run into each other, but in terms of real schedules, the best choice is to release them after "House of Flying Daggers".

This time Zhang Weiping will once again demand an increase in the theater production share, from 40% to about 43%.

In this way, those who queue up behind it can still get fare and account bonuses.

And it won't have much impact on the box office, because "House of Flying Daggers" is not as well-received as "Wonderful Night" and it is a high probability event.

Even if Zhang Weiping doesn't ask for a raise, "Wonderful Night" ranks second and is still the best choice.

"Let's decide on July 16 first. I think that day is an auspicious day. It depends on the other party's decision."

Lu Pingan looked at the calendar and made a decision.

Han Sanpin agreed and would take action on this matter in the future.

After the matter was settled, Han Sanpin finally mentioned Batman before leaving.

Batman's current preparations are in good order, and filming is expected to begin after mid-February.

"The filming is about to start, are you confident?"

"some."

"How many people are staring at you, just waiting for you to fall down. Ping An, you must be cautious and cautious, don't take it lightly."

"I know Uncle Han."

Of course he won't take it lightly. Among other things, Batman's ultra-high cost of nearly 1 billion yuan doesn't allow him to mess around.

One day later, Lu safely landed in Los Angeles.

Also coming together were Ning Hao and Wu Jing.

Ning Hao came here to learn from a big Hollywood production this time. As Lu Ping'an's little brother, of course he would not miss this eye-opening opportunity.

In the future, Zhang Songwen will come and open their eyes to them on Monday. Lu Ping An is not stingy about giving them this opportunity. There is no need to hide it.

When they arrived, several people dropped off their luggage at Lu Ping'an's villa in Beverly. Before they could take a breath, a piece of bad news came one after another.