China Entertainment King of Science Fiction

Chapter 111 "Operation Mekong"

Chen Jingxing was a little flattered after hearing this.

Boss Qin did not give him a chance to be humble: "Xiao Chen, you are the youngest director I have ever seen. There are actually many young commercial directors who have emerged in our country in recent years, but most of their box office results are Obtained through comedy, or some youth romance film.

You are one of the few young directors who has achieved commercial success through non-comedy and non-youth romance films. I think you should have a more accurate grasp of young people's ideas and the pulse of the market."

Qin Zhonghe stood up and paced back and forth: "If The Mekong River Case is turned into a movie, it can be considered a police movie. Do you have any good ideas for this project?"

Qin Zhonghe looked at Chen Jingxing expectantly, hoping that this talented director, known for his imagination and creativity, could bring him some surprises like the movies he made.

"Don't worry, I won't use your prostitution for nothing."

Chen Jingxing actually thought about it several times in his mind while Qin Zhonghe was talking, and he had completely figured it out.

Why don't you want it delivered to your door?

"Director Qin, if you want to make this project more commercial, you can refer to Hollywood movies, such as "Mission Impossible". Has Director Qin seen it?"

"Mission: Impossible...how do you say it?"

…

Such a large-scale production with an investment of hundreds of millions is also a rare industrial film in China. What commercial director wouldn't want to make it?

And once he achieves box office success, it will be enough to rank him among the first-class commercial directors.

Chen Jingxing briefly introduced the story line of the movie Operation Mekong.

Guo Fan showed a wry smile: "But can Director Qin agree? I have no competitive advantage at all."

To say that he didn't want to make such a movie would be a lie.

"...I can't tell clearly. Are you praising me or hurting me?

"My Deskmate" is a youth love movie, okay, some people will say that the youth love movie made by this director has such high box office, let's quickly let him make a war action movie?"

Qin Zhonghe waved his hand: "It's not in the way, it's not in the way. This matter is not urgent. You can definitely finish "Source Code" this year. The movie "Mekong River" can be shot next year."

But it is easy to say, but very difficult to do.

"Yes, I recommend you."

Chen Jingxing smiled bitterly: "Director Qin, it's really not my fault. I can write the script, and DreamWorks can also participate in the production, but I really can't shoot it. But I recommend a director, and he will definitely not be worse than what I shot."

…

Chen Jingxing chuckled: "Don't worry about the subject matter, the box office is the last word. Besides, wouldn't it be me? If this movie is really a project, I will be the screenwriter, and Director Qin has promised me that DreamWorks can also finance and participate in the production. , as a producer, my opinion is also very important. Don’t worry, this job will definitely fall on you.”

"Director Qin agreed?"

"Uh, Director Qin, I've finished filming "Signal" and "Source Code"."

Xu Wenshen was mainly responsible for the casting of "Source Code", and Chen Jingxing, the candidate he selected, also agreed after seeing it.

Thinking again that after he mentioned this topic, Chen Jingxing looked thoughtful. It turned out that this kid had long fantasized about the film and television plot of the Mekong River case. He really deserves to be called a genius director by the media.

Guo Fan was surprised and speechless: "Then you called me here in such a hurry just to tell me this?"

"who?"

"Who said you don't have a competitive advantage? You have a good box office. "My Deskmate" has only been released for three days and the box office has exceeded 100 million. May Day is coming soon. This is also a big box office. You can even do this."

"Northern Love" surpassed Chen Sicheng's. By then you will be second only to Lao Ning and me in box office among young directors. Why don't you have any confidence?"

"Guo Fan!"

Qin Zhonghe shook his head: "Classic routine?"

Looking at Guo Fan's uncertain face, Chen Jingxing probed: "Are you going to tell me that you are not interested in this project? Director Qin's original film project only had an investment of 50 million, but the department leaders were not satisfied with it.

If we film according to the script I proposed, I'm afraid it won't even cost 150 million yuan."

To make commercial films, who doesn’t know that you need to learn from Hollywood?

After a busy day, Chen Jingxing, who had just finished work, collapsed on the chair in the hotel room and pressed his temples with both hands: "What's the rush? Director Qin didn't agree or object, and it's still early for the project to start. He's going back to write the plan now. The police

Can’t the department leaders review it? The director will be appointed only after it is approved.”

"I really came to the right place this time." Qin Zhonghe thought about the story Chen Jingxing just told. The more he read it, the more wonderful it became. It was too Hollywood.

While Chen Jingxing was busy filming "The Signal", he was also perfecting the script for the film adaptation of the Mekong River case. Time passed quietly in such fulfilling work, and it soon entered mid-May, and the filming progress of "The Signal" was already halfway through.

In the future, if he wants to make the science fiction movie he wants, capital will be able to pay more easily.

The Hollywood film industry is not just about special effects. These so-called routines to mobilize the audience's adrenaline are also part of the industry. It is difficult for many screenwriters to integrate these elements into a movie in a reasonable way.

Moreover, the process of shooting such an industrial blockbuster was also a rare exercise and improvement for him.

"Did you just come up with this?"

After listening to Chen Jingxing's talk about this hodgepodge of espionage, gunfights, chase scenes, car chases, explosions, brotherhood and small military operations, Qin Zhonghe looked as if he was seeing Chen Jingxing for the first time.

Looking at him strangely.

Qin Zhonghe looked a little excited: "No wonder your movies are so popular with gringos. You are a born Hollywood filmmaker. Xiao Chen, since you have figured out the story, don't bother the two masters. Meng

The factory can also join in. You will be the director and I will be the producer. I will go back and write a plan and submit it to the Ministry of Public Security."

Chen Jingxing ushered in another major event:

Starring candidates for "Source Code".

"I?"

Is it that perverted?

Qin Zhonghe came here with some expectations for Chen Jingxing, but there is no need to be so exaggerated, right?

The synopsis of a script with all-in-one action, adventure, cops and gangsters, and even war themes just blurted out?

Chen Jingxing couldn't help but explain: "Actually, I had some thoughts about the Mekong River case after seeing it on the Internet. I like to have random thoughts. How did "Comet", "Fatal Identity" and "The Signal" that is currently being filmed come about?

, and isn’t this a classic Hollywood routine?”

"Of course I didn't agree."

The actor Xu Wenshen wants to invite to play the leading role is Deng Chao. As a first-line actor of the Mesozoic generation, he is one of the best in terms of acting skills and popularity.

Unexpectedly, after the script was sent to Deng Chao, he wanted to act in it, but the schedule couldn't be missed.

Because Deng Chao had already signed a contract with an imported Korean variety show.

Not only is the remuneration exorbitantly high, but the liquidated damages are even more exorbitant.

(End of chapter)