Director’s Legend

Shao Shuaijun always thought the theme of "Night Watchman" was very cool and interesting. But at the beginning, because of his overwhelming self-confidence, he became impetuous and turned a good subject into a bad movie. For the second filming this time, Shao Shuaijun decided to add clarity to the parts that could not be described on the basis of the original one.

At the same time, it also sublimates the content of the story.

Originally, in "Night Watchman", he hid the clues of the sequel, such as the person who rescued the protagonist Thomas, and told Thomas that he had superpowers, but he didn't explain it. But this time Shao Shuaijun decided to overthrow all this and not make a sequel.

In the movie "Night Watchman", Thomas gained the ability to pass through the mirror, so he turned into a night watchman, on duty for justice at night, but unexpectedly caused very bad effects, and discovered that good and evil are not absolute.

In the revised version, Shao Shuaijun completely changed the story. Thomas is no longer a superpower owner, but a patient with mental persecution paranoia. The continuity of the story is still mainly based on the original footage, Thomas travels through the mirror, justice is done, and there are fierce battles everywhere, with injuries and blood.

The added part is the scene of the prison part. In reality, Thomas is not a night watchman at all. He is just a mental patient who feels guilty for killing his wife. The reason why he has a series of superpowers through mirrors is that he swallowed a small mirror, then vomited it out in prison, and imagined it in front of the mirror.

For the whole movie, the general shots are still the original shots, and only a few sets of shots are added. It can perfectly subvert the plot of the movie...

Filming on the film began in early January.

Filming took place on set in an abandoned prison in San Francisco.

The time is the 15th, and the shooting has started for more than a week.

"Jack, when you hold the small mirror, pay attention to the angle. I want to shoot a shot where the mirror sees one of your eyes." Shao Shuaijun explained the script to Jack Gyllenhaal, who was wearing a prisoner costume, " At this time, your expression must have a paranoid smile, your eyes must be crazy, you have to imagine that you are not looking in the mirror, but entering the identity of the night watchman. Justice is being done outside the prison. Understand?"

"Understood." Gyllenshire nodded.

The filming of "Thor" has ended, and Gyllenhill successfully entered the crew. Back then, "Night Duty" suffered a big loss. Gyllenshire also took a deep breath, and now the second filming, the performance is very devoted.

After explaining the script to Gyllenshire, Shao Shuaijun reached out for the heroine to come over. Actress of the heroine. Not a famous actor. Callie Nestor. Back then, she was just a female supporting role who stabbed the male lead in "The Night Watchman". In the reshoots, Kelly was reborn as the leading lady.

Not just playing the teacher girlfriend of a drug dealer. Also play the actor's wife, and the female police officer in the prison. It's not that Shao Shuaijun can't afford to hire an actress, but that the plot needs it.

"Kelly, your character still has some flaws. I hope you can pay attention. When you beat Thomas, you have to show your rational side. You don't want to vent your anger on purpose, but because you hate Thomas's nervousness. You want to rape Thomas. Do you understand? Your three roles are all symbolic, symbolizing the law, how the law strengthens the will of a woman, and stands on a rational level!"

"I think I understand, director." Kelly is now a mother of two children. "Night Watchman" was a big loss. She couldn't stay in Hollywood. After marrying a woman, her figure was out of shape, and she had to train urgently for a while. only to recover.

The second shooting plan has been lingering in Shao Shuaijun's mind for a long time, so this time the shooting is progressing rapidly, and the workload is completed every day ahead of schedule.

In the blink of an eye, it's the end of the month.

Negotiations with New Line went well, and the copyright of Blade Warrior has been successfully taken back. Marvel Comics announced the news on the official website at the first time: "Good news, after friendly negotiations with New Line Films, the copyright of Blade Warrior has returned to Marvel Comics, and the film adaptation of Blade Warrior is also being created. However, because Due to the schedule, Blade Runner may not appear in the first ensemble."

Just one day later, Marvel Comics released a new message: "Good news, after friendly negotiations with Twentieth Century Fox, the copyright of Daredevil has returned to Marvel Comics. The copyright of the Fantastic Four has also signed The intention to return is in the process of in-depth negotiations on the return conditions."

Comic book fans are ecstatic that once the superheroes return, they may join the Avengers, and seeing so many beloved superheroes assembled will surely be a treat.

What's even crazier is that in the afternoon, Marvel Comics announced new news: "Good news, after friendly negotiations with Sony, the copyright of Soul Chariot has returned to Marvel Comics. The film adaptation of Soul Chariot has begun, If there are no accidents, I may join the first ensemble!"

As soon as the plan to acquire MGM came out, it attracted Sony. In order to reach a cooperation and revitalize MGM, Sony's attitude changed rapidly. It was originally a non-cooperative attitude, but now it has become enthusiastic. Under such circumstances, the soul chariot was successfully brought back.

As for Spider-Man, it's not easy to let go.

At the same time, Summit Entertainment also released the company's film schedule for 2011, which made other film companies nervous. Summit Entertainment is avoiding the big productions of other film companies, so they want to avoid the box office bombs of Summit Entertainment.

At the end of this month, Shao Shuaijun temporarily put down the crew and flew back to China.

He wanted to take a good look at his son. It was almost a month, and he was going crazy thinking about it. Video chat can't solve this kind of miss at all.

"My dear son, do you miss your father?" As soon as he got home, Shao Shuaijun couldn't wait to pick up his son.

"Wow wow wow..." Xiao Shao started to cry in a very embarrassing way.

"How come my son doesn't know me anymore after I left for less than a month!" Shao Shuaijun handed his son to Li Xiuxiu depressedly.

Li Xiuxiu coaxed her son and said, "Who told you not to go home for a month. The baby is angry with you."

"Is my son angry with me? No, no, no!" Shao Shuaijun immediately became nervous, and then saw the baby calm down in Li Xiuxiu's arms, and immediately shouted, "I've decided, my son will follow me to the United States to make movies And you, my wife, go to the United States to work, the network is so developed, you can work anywhere!"

"Hehe, that's exactly what I planned." Li Xiuxiu shook Xiao Shao. explain. "Actually, I've thought about it. The core business of Dream Chasing Entertainment Group is concentrated in Summit Entertainment. This is really not good. I want to start rectification. Spin off Summit Entertainment. Marvel Comics needs to be independent, and Obvious must also Become independent, and buy it later. It is also in the name of Summit Entertainment, but in fact Dream Chasing Entertainment Group will buy it! So, for the past few years, I will also live in the United States temporarily."

"That's a good idea. Let my parents move here too. We will live in the United States for a while. I guess I will have to make movies in the United States this year." Shao Shuaijun said happily.

After the agreement was made, Shao Shuaijun approached his parents, as well as Li Xiuxiu's parents, to discuss going to the United States together. At first they were reluctant, but thinking of Shao Shuaijun's work, they finally gave in. It's time to retire, it's time to pack up, and prepare to go to the United States.

After the matter was decided, Shao Shuaijun came to Chasing Dream Film and Television Base in a good mood. Director Li An was already waiting for him at the film and television base. After complaining, the two attended the press conference on February 2 together.

The hall of the press conference was already full of reporters.

Seeing the appearance of the two great directors, the flashes flickered immediately.

After sitting down, Shao Shuaijun blew on the microphone: "There are quite a few friends from the media who came today. I am very glad that you are here. I think you have all got the news. This is the release ceremony of the new movie directed by Li An. This movie It is called "Life of Pi", adapted from the novel "Life of Pi" by Jan Martel, jointly invested by Golden Harvest, Summit Entertainment and Dream South Asia, and will be filmed in 3D format. Let Li An The director will introduce you."

Li An took the microphone and said with a smile: "When Director Shao told me about this book, I was still very worried. I thought the script was big and the story was also big. Later, after I took the novel and read it completely, I think it is a good challenge, especially when we decided to shoot in 3D, which is a very difficult thing. Water and animals are very difficult to shoot. When I asked whether to shoot in 2D, Director Shao said to shoot in 3D , he has prepared a lot for this movie, so I will also try 3D."

"Why didn't Director Shao shoot it himself? Is it because of literary films? Director Shao didn't shoot "Slumdog Millionaire" either?" A reporter asked.

Shao Shuaijun replied: "I like to make some movies that will do well at the box office. Seeing the box office skyrocketing, I feel a sense of accomplishment. Director Li An is better than me at art films."

"That is to say, you guys didn't expect this movie to hit the box office?"

Li An replied: "I asked him at the beginning, do you want to make money or do you want stories, and when he told stories, I said that I can only shoot stories, and don't come to me to make money."

Shao Shuaijun added: "I have always had a great passion for the box office, but in front of an excellent story, you will forget about the box office. This movie is like this. From the time we decided to shoot, we gave the commercial Forgot, this movie should be presented to everyone with the most storytelling side, and when everyone sees a good story, it would be even better to get a little box office."

"When will the movie be released?"

"It depends on Director Li's speed." Shao Shuaijun looked at Li An.

Li An said: "I'm not sure, because the filming will take place in India, mainland China and Taiwan, and it may take until 2012 or 2013 to complete the filming."

With Shao Shuaijun and Li An not far away from revealing the script, the media didn't have much to ask, and soon the story went wrong.

"Director Shao, what is the situation of the second filming of "The Night Watchman", has the plot changed or not?"

Shao Shuaijun smiled: "It will be a completely different experience. Although you have seen some scenes, it will definitely bring another feeling." (To be continued...)

ps:  When I first designed the plot, there were two versions of "Night Watchman", one was the failed version, and the other was the second filming version. The first time I wrote a book, I didn't grasp the rhythm well, and the characterization also failed. As a result, when the failed version failed, the book was almost rushed... I hope this second shooting version can bring some different feelings, at least Personally, I think the second shot version is pretty cool. It is recommended that you go to the previous chapter 0196 to read the failed version and deepen your impression. There will be a second filming version in the subsequent chapters, which completely subverts the plot.

(Suddenly found that I have a lot of saved manuscripts, haha, I uploaded this chapter to the background, it was January 8th... don't worry about updating this Chinese New Year.)