Rebirth of the Thousand-Faced Movie King

Yes.

It cost only US$10,000 to shoot a movie with a box office of US$200 million.

Such a movie is simply unimaginable.

His story is simple.

He was talking about the 35-year-old Harvard history professor "John" who resolutely chose to resign after working for ten years. His colleagues came to see him off and expressed their confusion, so John finally revealed that he was actually more than 14,000 years old. Because his appearance remains unchanged, he must change his identity every ten years. No one believed it at first, but as John finished telling his story, his friends were all shocked.

Not just the story is simple.

It's also very simple to shoot.

Because although this looks like a science fiction film, the entire film only requires a dozen people.

And there aren’t too many scenes, 90% of the scenes are done in a room.

There are no particularly complicated actions here, they are all done through dialogue.

It means everyone sits together and chats, and you just need to set up a camera.

even.

If you don’t have a video camera, you can just use a DV to shoot.

so.

For such a film, although Chen Ping's directing skills are average, there is nothing wrong with it.

However, although shooting is relatively simple, it cannot be completed by one person.

immediately.

Chen Ping called Zeng Lanjian who was in China.

"Brother Jian, where are you?"

"We're filming a movie right now."

"Stop your film and let someone else shoot it. Come to my place. I have a film."

"I'll go, Brother Ping, are you asking me to go to Hollywood to make a movie?"

"What, you don't dare to come?"

"No... I'm just an assistant director. My technical skills are average."

"It's okay. Not everyone in Hollywood is a big boss. Come here and bring a few staff members with you."

"Really."

"You think I'm kidding."

"Great, Brother Ping, I'll be there soon."

Putting down the phone, Zeng Lanjian was filled with excitement.

He didn't expect that.

He actually had the opportunity to go to Hollywood to make a movie.

This was something he had never dared to think about before.

It wasn't just that he didn't dare to think about it.

even.

Some well-known directors, they can't go.

"Brothers, we will be in Hollywood soon, cheer up."

"Brother Jian, don't worry, we will never embarrass you."

"That's good."

the next day.

Zeng Lanjian led a group of people to Hollywood.

only.

When he heard that the investment amount for the film Chen Ping was going to make was only US$10,000, Zeng Lanjian was completely confused.

"Brother Ping, you mean to invest US$10,000?"

"yes."

"You're kidding me."

"Do you think I'm joking?"

"But this..."

Zeng Lanjian blinked his eyes, but he still didn't come back to his senses.

This is Hollywood.

Let alone Hollywood.

Even in China, you can’t make a good movie with $10,000.

At most, it’s just to entertain yourself.

Could it be.

Brother Ping is bored in Hollywood and wants to entertain himself.

But Chen Ping doesn't care what he does.

Although $10,000 is low, it is not impossible to make a film.

As before.

"The Man from Earth" itself is a very simple film that does not require much cost.

In addition, there are no celebrities to be invited. Some other actors can hire extras, or even just invite some random people.

As for John, played by Chen Ping, Chen Ping does not count money.

"Don't be stunned, this is the script."

"You guys finish watching it today. After watching it, we will start filming tomorrow."

Chen Ping ignored Zeng Lanjian, handed him the script, and then left.

…

The next day.

Although Zeng Lanjian was still a little unsure, after reading the script, he was somewhat sure.

After all, this script is quite interesting.

Although it seems simple, it is still quite thoughtful.

Zeng Lanjian was thinking that Chen Ping probably wanted to try the waters here in Hollywood.

Without thinking about anything else, Zeng Lanjian greeted the staff and officially started shooting.

It only took seven days in total.

This man is from Earth and has been filmed for a long time.

But Chen Ping didn't stop.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Ping wrote another script.

This script is called Ghost Story.

The same film cost only about US$10,000, but in its previous life it created a box office of US$200 million.

And ghost shooting is easier.

Because there are only a few people in the whole story, most of the time you don’t need any shooting tips, you just need to place a positioned camera.

But although this shooting does not require technology.

But the editing, dubbing, and setting of Ghost Story are quite clever.

Because this is a horror film, although the story is simple, the editing, dubbing, and rhythm in the film are very deceptive.

Such as shooting techniques.

In order to make everyone think it was true, Chen Ping made the camera shake at every turn.

It looked like they were filming a documentary, or the two protagonists filmed it themselves on DV.

This can also give everyone a greater sense of immersion, making the audience think that this is not a movie, but that it is actually real.

In fact.

This is a pseudo-documentary shooting technique.

That is to say.

It's not actually a documentary, but it just wants to be made like a documentary to make people feel that it really happened.

And this is a horror movie.

so.

When you really think this is true, boundless terror has arrived.

Isn't it interesting.

Yes.

Even if a film like this were released 20 years ago, it would still be an extremely interesting idea.

…

"Brother Ping, I have edited both films."

"So fast."

"Originally, these two films were not too complicated. In addition, I have worked as an assistant director in China for so many years, so I have some experience."

"Great, let's take a look."

In just over 20 days, the two films were shot.

Chen Ping and Zeng Lanjian are ready to see the editing effect.

I watched two of them in a row.

"not bad."

Chen Ping nodded.

Although there are some differences between what I took and what I took in my previous life, the overall effect is similar.

And even if Chen Ping had watched them in his previous life, he still found these two films very interesting when watching them again.

"Okay, Brother Jian, we will show these two films later."

"Ah, Brother Ping, is it really going to be released in cinemas?"

"if not?"

Chen Ping said: "Do you think I was filming for fun?"

Chen Ping doesn't have this spare time.

"That……"

Zeng Lanjian hesitated and asked hesitantly: "Brother Ping, what do you think the box office of these two movies will be?"

"It's probably US$200 million anyway."

"Two movies for $200 million?"

"No, I'm talking about one movie. If it's two movies, it should be US$400 million."

"Oh My God……"

At this moment, Zeng Lanjian was petrified.

but.

Chen Ping still didn't stop.

In fact, the above two films did not require much acting skills, and Chen Ping was not satisfied with acting yet.

Think about it.

Chen Ping thought of a small-budget movie that could demonstrate his acting skills and have a great box office.

"Buried Alive".

Yes.

This is the movie.

Past Life is a movie that was aired in 2010.

The setting of the movie is very strange. There is only one protagonist in the whole movie.

When he woke up, he found himself buried in a coffin.

Yes.

That is to say.

The entire shot is entirely inside a coffin.

In order to survive, the protagonist showed extremely superb acting skills in this 90-minute film.

This film is both novel and challenging.

Didn't say much.

However, Chen Ping and Zeng Lanjian spent another half a month filming "Buried Alive".

…

"Chen Ping, do you have time to come to Xiangjiang?"

"I'm in Hollywood."

"What other films have you received?"

"Didn't receive it."

Chen Ping sighed and replied to Tsui Hark: "Hollywood is not easy to deal with. I did film a few movies before. But later, CAA only gave me some supporting roles that were not good, and I had no intention of acting."

"Then why are you still staying there now?"

"I'm not thinking that if others don't ask me to film, I will do it myself."

"No way."

"There is no other way, this is the only way."

"You guys are very ambitious. However, Hollywood is not Hong Kong. If you don't do well in Hollywood, you should come back to Hong Kong. I can tell you that as long as you return to Hong Kong, you will definitely be the number one male."

"forget it."

Chen Ping shook his head.

Now that he has decided to leave Xiangjiang, it is impossible for Chen Ping to go back.

That's all for Xiangjiang Market.

Not to mention it can't compare to Hollywood, it can't even compare to the mainland.

"Okay, okay, I know that Xiangjiang can't keep an uncle like you. However, the Swordsman filmed before, you have to give me some publicity."

"Um, is Swordsman coming to theaters?"

"Well, we have been promoting it for several days. As an actor, you have to show your face no matter what."

"I haven't won the Best Actor Award yet."

"This time, it's absolutely stable."

"Okay, I'll come to Xiangjiang in a few days."

At this time, three films have been made in Hollywood.

In the later stage, it will be reviewed by the competent authorities and the specific release schedule will be discussed.

Anyway, there's nothing going on right now.

After thinking for a while, Chen Ping went to Xiangjiang.

…

"Chen Ping, I thought you weren't coming."

"Old Monster Xu, you called me personally, how dare I not come?"

"Who knew you? I thought you would come before. Now that you have become a big star, who can still call you?"

"Here I go, am I that kind of person?"

Three days later, Chen Ping went to Xiangjiang.

It was Tsui Hark who came to pick him up.

However, Chen Ping's whereabouts were not disclosed this time, and the airport was calm.

"Come on, tell me how you are in Hollywood these days?"

"Didn't I tell you? They are all fooling around and have no reputation."

"Come on, your performance as Lord of the Rings has become a sensation around the world."

"You should think that I am the number one male in Lord of the Rings."

Chen Ping laughed and said: "It doesn't matter if you are the leading male actor. The charm of Lord of the Rings is not driven by actors."

What about the success of Lord of the Rings?

This has nothing to do with the actors.

The greatest contribution of all is the classic masterpiece "Lord of the Rings".

This is just like "Journey to the West" and "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms".

It is these masterpieces that make actors successful.

It’s not the actors who make the masterpieces.

so.

The elf prince played by Chen Ping became instantly popular.

Get another movie.

No matter how handsome Chen Ping is, he can't have this effect.

"Okay...then our version of Swordsman is up to you."

Patting Chen Ping on the shoulder, Tsui Hark said: "Let me tell you news, there will be a Hollywood drama competing with us in Swordsman."

"I'll go. Is there another one?"

"There is no way. After Hong Kong started to introduce Hollywood blockbusters, a series of blockbusters bombarded Xiangjiang, and we felt that we couldn't survive."

"If you can't survive, why don't you ask me to go back to Xiangjiang?"

"After all, I have been making movies in Hong Kong for decades. I can't give up just because I want to."

"Which movie?"

"Harry Potter."

"I go……"

Chen Ping burst into tears: "Another masterpiece that is not inferior to Lord of the Rings. You think I am a god."

certainly.

From a literary perspective and artistic charm alone, Harry Potter naturally cannot compare with The Lord of the Rings.

But the total box office of the movies adapted from the Harry Potter series far exceeds that of The Lord of the Rings.

so.

In terms of box office alone, Harry Potter is scarier than Lord of the Rings.

"Director Xu, what do you think I am? How can I handle such a blockbuster?"

"Didn't the God of Gamblers, which you starred in last time, also perform a miracle?"

"It's a fart show, but you still lose."

"Although we lost, we didn't lose by much. It should be said that we felt honored even though we lost."

"Losing can still be said to be an honor..."

Chen Ping was helpless.

but.

Faced with the onslaught of Hollywood blockbusters, the Hong Kong film industry is even more helpless.

In the past, they did not dare to compete with Hollywood.

Most of the time when Hollywood blockbusters come, they adjust their schedules.

It’s not that they don’t dare to compete with Hollywood blockbusters, it’s that they simply don’t have the ability to compete.

If they were really put on the same page, they would be beaten to pieces by Hollywood blockbusters in an instant.

Good thing.

Chen Ping appeared in Xiangjiang.

Although Chen Ping is not a native of Xiangjiang.

But the movies that Chen Ping shot in Hong Kong are movies that belong to Hong Kong.

And with Chen Ping's current status, many people have regarded Chen Ping as a symbol of Hong Kong movies.

"So, no matter what, it's up to you this time."

Staring at Chen Ping, Tsui Hark said extremely seriously.

"It seems that we have to fight for our lives this time."

Chen Ping grabbed his fists.

…

"Brothers, I heard that Chen Ping has returned to Xiangjiang."

"Really? Didn't he go to Hollywood?"

"Although he went to Hollywood, he has a movie to be released recently, so he has to come back to promote it no matter what."

"Oh, I know, Swordsman."

"Yes, that is Swordsman."

The publicity about Swordsman has already begun.

but.

While Swordsman is promoting, another blockbuster movie, Harry Potter, is coming in a big way.

This has also caused some concerns among movie lovers.

"Damn, there's another Hollywood movie coming out."

"Well, it will be released at the same time as Swordsman."

"Damn it, are you trying to completely destroy our Xiangjiang Film Company?"

Many people had some complaints.

"Brother, don't be so discouraged. The news I got is that Swordsman has specially moved up its schedule."

"Competing with Harry Potter in advance?"

"How else."

"Holy shit...this, this, this...can Chen Ping's Swordsman beat Harry Potter?"

"I don't know...but."

"but what?"

"If Chen Ping can't PK, then no one in Xiangjiang can PK."

"I……"

This topic is a bit heavy.

Although many people know that Hong Kong movies have begun to slowly decline.

But from an emotional point of view, who wants to see such a phenomenon.

Good thing.

Xiangjiang still has their last hope.

That is Chen Ping.

Although last time God of Gamblers starring Chen Ping still lost to Lord of the Rings in PK.

But God of Gamblers once again broke the Hong Kong movie box office record with a box office of 150 million yuan.

From this point of view, it can barely withstand Hollywood's offensive.

Now Hollywood blockbusters are coming again.

Everyone involuntarily thought of Chen Ping again.

Fortunately, Chen Ping did not disappoint.

This time, he brought a brand new movie: Swordsman.

and.

This time, the venue chosen for Swordsman's press conference was still at the Coliseum.

Yes.

This is a holy place in the minds of countless musicians and a palace for countless artists.

Chen Ping also sang here back then.

But this time.

This is the first time in history that the Hong Kong Coliseum has hosted this kind of film conference.

…

"Uncle Yaolong, thank you so much for...this time."

In the Hong Kong Coliseum office, Chen Ping held Zhang Yaolong's right hand with both hands and said with great gratitude.

At the beginning, Swordsman was preparing for a press conference, but at that time they planned to hold the press conference in a hotel.

This is also a common practice at most movie conferences.

Unexpectedly.

When Zhang Yaolong learned that Swordsman was about to be released, he personally dragged Chen Ping and the others to the Hong Kong Coliseum.

Holding the "Swordsman" press conference at the Hong Kong Coliseum is simply...

Not to mention anything else, just when such news comes out, it will be an incomparable sensation.

"Chen Ping, thank you or not, you don't know, you have now become the hope of all people in Hong Kong. No matter what, so what if the Hollywood blockbusters come, should we be afraid of them when they come? This time, we We must show the prestige of our Xiangjiang movie."

"Thank you, Uncle Yaolong, you will definitely live up to your mission."

Chen Ping nodded heavily.

In fact, these days, Chen Ping has become more and more aware of the affectionate attention that people in Hong Kong pay to Hong Kong movies.

Chen Ping had never experienced this before.

Because Chen Ping is not from Xiangjiang.

Because he feels that Hong Kong movies are just a local type of movie.

Although he has been brilliant, he has gradually declined.

Therefore, Chen Ping has also made plans not to make movies in Hong Kong in the future.

But.

When he set foot on the land of Xiangjiang again, Chen Ping was somewhat moved by the deep affection of everyone.

This let Chen Ping know:

Xiangjiang movies have long been integrated into the lives and culture of Xiangjiang people.

Xiangjiang movies are no longer just movies, but a unique identity for Xiangjiang people.

…

"Damn it, brothers, Swordsman is holding a press conference in the Hong Kong Coliseum."

"I saw it, damn, it was so shocking."

"Well, I couldn't believe it when I saw the news. However, I want to say that I am proud of myself."

"Hahaha, that's what we're going to do. So what if a Hollywood blockbuster comes, let him see the charm of our Hong Kong movies."

"That is, we at Xiangjiang Film were not afraid of anyone back then, not even Hollywood. Although I don't know how well the acting in this movie The Swordsman was, I want to say that even if The Swordsman acted like a Tuo Shi, I will also go to the cinema."

"Don't worry, Chen Ping's movies have never let us down before."

"Hahaha, that's... Brothers, come with me: Chen Ping, YYDS."

"Chen Ping, YYDS..."

"Chen Ping, YYDS..."

this moment.

The eyes of millions of citizens in Xiangjiang are all focused on Chen Ping.