Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

After deciding on the schedule for the main actors in the film, Shanhe began to work on the scenery and props. In essence, "The Wind" is a historical film. To bring the audience into this period of history, the background of this period of history must be restored. come out.

In order to restore the style of the Republic of China during the Wang Puppet period, the crew of "The Wind" budgeted 10 million yuan for props and costumes.

The Chuhe Film and Television Production Department began to aggressively purchase various furniture, antiques and daily necessities from the Republic of China. The costume design department even contacted domestic cheongsam masters and major luxury brands. In order to accurately and gorgeously create the atmosphere of the Republic of China in the movie, Shanhe did not care about the cost. of investing in these details.

This is the first time such extravagant scenery and props are required in China.

The film and television circles are amazed by Shanhe's wealth and meticulous requirements.

As preparations for "The Wind" progressed, various related news broke out in the media, including the movie type of "The Wind", as well as the extensive location construction and props and costume production.

Fans and melon-eaters who have been waiting for news about Sun \u0026 River's new movie. Their anticipation for Sun \u0026 River's new movie has made them pay close attention to various reports about "The Wind" and they are talking about it a lot.

"Here I go, Shanhe actually made a spy movie this time. It's exciting. I've always liked "Cliff". It seems that Shanhe is going to make spy movies on a bigger scale. I'm really looking forward to it!"

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"I'm from Bincheng. Yesterday I went to Shicao Scenic Area. Shanhe really built a castle on the cliff. I heard that a cable bridge was also built. It's really a big deal. It would take at least several million to build it..."

"I heard that "The Wind" was filmed at Tianjin Weiyi Hotel, which used to be the most luxurious hotel in the old concession. I also went to see it. The crew of "The Wind" has already started setting up the scenery, including antique clocks, old-fashioned safes, and various furniture. They are all displayed in the lobby, Shanhe is going to make a spy movie this time, it’s awesome!”

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The extensive preparations for "The Wind" have made this movie the most anticipated movie by movie fans next year before it was even shot. This is an unprecedented situation among Chinese-themed movies.

Domestic film and television companies are all interested in this situation. Both Feng Xiaogang and Shan He have started filming movies with the main theme. Could this be another blue ocean in the film market?

Faced with this kind of positive feedback from the audience, the happiest person is China Film Group. You have found the right one with Shanhe. This guy has such a good brain. Can he still make trouble with this operation?

If Shanhe can open up the market for theme films this time, China Film will be the biggest beneficiary, because they have similar tasks every year.

While over-fulfilling the task, you can also earn money at the same time. There is nothing more satisfying than this!

Throughout the preparation process, China Film Group has responded to every call. As long as you make a request, we will fully support it and give you whatever you ask for!

It’s great to spend money. Even if you spend it, if the budget exceeds the budget, it will be blamed on China Film and we will invest more.

Not to mention 70 million, we will follow if you add another 100 million. As long as you Shanhe builds momentum, we are not afraid of losing money!

With the full cooperation of Chuhe Film and Television and China Film Group, the preparations for "The Wind" have been extremely smooth.

Originally, Shanhe expected to start shooting in the spring of next year, but now it seems that filming can start by the end of the year.

After finishing the preparation work, Shanhe focused on the actors again.

The most outstanding thing in "The Wind" is the performance of the actors. Every character in the script has room to perform. The whole movie is an extended group show. Shanhe hopes that the actors can play with each other and promote each other!

Several main actors were summoned to Tianjin Weiyi Hotel in advance, so that they could familiarize themselves with the venue and adapt to the atmosphere in the scenes of the Republic of China.

At the same time, Shanhe also told them the story behind "The Sound of the Wind" and put forward his own requirements for them.

Zhou Xun, Chen Baoguo, Chen Daoming, Wang Zhiwen, and Yingda are all seasoned veterans, and Shanhe is not worried about them.

Hu Ge and Zeng Li were the focus of his attention. In order to help Hu Ge understand the role, he even arranged for him to join the Kunqu Opera Troupe and experience the female role for a month.

Zeng Li's performance foundation is very solid, but in "The Wind" she needs to break through herself. Li Ningyu's melancholy temperament, expert demeanor, sisterly relationship with Gu Xiaomeng, fear of Takeda, and the final change, Zeng Li has to do it all Once shown.

Shan He took the trouble to explain the play to her and helped her analyze the character's psychological state and plot requirements based on her understanding of the character.

He needed Zeng Li to enter the film in advance, so Zeng Li moved into the No. 1 Hotel. She would stay here until the filming of the movie started. Shanhe asked her to follow Li Ningyu's living habits every day.

As a result, Zeng Li's figure in different cheongsams became the biggest scenery in the No. 1 Hotel. A melancholic Republic of China beauty who returned from studying abroad and indulged in feelings gradually appeared before Shanhe's eyes.

Shanhe was also unambiguous about the guest roles in the film and called several veteran actors one by one.

Ge You was invited by him to guest star as the traitor Ye Jianbo.

Li Xuejian was recruited by him to play the role of Liu Ye, a master of torture and torture.

Jiang Wen made a guest appearance as Commander Zhang, and he didn't even let Zhang Yimou go. The lame cleaner belongs to him!

The female killer at the beginning is played by Li Bingbing, which can be regarded as Shanhe's tribute to the original movie!

With Shanhe doing this, the cast of "The Wind" will be unprecedentedly strong, including almost all the top domestic actors.

It is foreseeable that this version of "The Wind" will set off a trend in China.

Shanhe is very proud of this. More than ten years later, the main theme trend will sweep across China. Let me give you a preview in advance!

As preparations for "The Wind" progressed, New Year's Day 2007 arrived.

The news of Chuhe Film and Television's acquisition of Golden Harvest Pictures could no longer be concealed. This matter not only caused shock in the entertainment industry, but was also widely reported in financial news.

Jiahe's stock price rebounded sharply after hitting rock bottom, quadrupling in value.

This merger allowed Chuhe Film and Television to surpass Huayi Brothers and become the leader of China's private film and television companies at that time.

Will Chuhe Film and Television be listed under the guise of Golden Harvest and become the first stock in Huaguo Entertainment?

This topic has always been in the news and public attention.

At this time, Zhong Lifeng and Chu He's M\u0026A team returned to Beijing.

When they got off the plane, they were surrounded by a large number of media waiting at the airport gate.

"Mr. Zhong, Chuhe Film and Television has completed the acquisition of Jiahe Pictures. Is it true at this time?"

"Mr. Zhong, are Chuhe Films and Television planning to merge with Golden Harvest Pictures to become the first listed film and television company in China?"

"Mr. Zhong, what role did Shanhe play in this merger and acquisition process? Did his trip to Hong Kong Island contribute to this merger and acquisition?"

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Zhong Lifeng calmly looked at the reporters around him and replied with a smile: "The news you got is correct. Chuhe Film and Television has reached an agreement with Mr. Zou Wenhuai to acquire all the Jiahe shares from him and his daughter. In addition, In addition, we have also collected part of Jiahe's personal equity. Chuhe Film and Television's shareholding in Hong Kong Island's Jiahe Pictures has exceeded 40%, and I believe it will soon exceed 50%. Jiahe Pictures is a legend in Chinese films. , we will keep this label forever, Chuhe Film and Television will not merge with any company, Chuhe will always be Chuhe, and there will be no changes!"

After saying that, Zhong Lifeng and his party pushed aside the reporters and got in the car directly back to Chuhe Film and Television.

Shanhe brought all the employees of Chuhe Film and Television to the entrance of the company, applauding and cheering to welcome the return of all the heroes.

Zhong Lifeng returned to the office happily holding the flowers presented by Shanhe.

Shanhe and Yangliu followed in.

"Sister Zhong, you should go home and rest quickly. Take a few days off first. You have been working hard during this period!" Shanhe said with a smile.

Zhong Lifang put down the flowers in her hand, "It's not hard work, but I'm a little tired mentally. That old fox Li Jiacheng is difficult to deal with. Although he didn't come forward, I think his eldest son is doing things according to his wishes. Shanhe, in Li Jiacheng's hands We may have to pay a little more for the shares. Mr. Qu has gone to Hong Kong Island, and Chuhe Group is expected to have some cooperation with Yangtze River Industries!"

"I know, it's just to help him get the land!" Shanhe replied with a smile, "I don't know much about business operations. The more you pay, the more you pay. Chuhe Film and Television is our business, and everything else is secondary. Yes, Sister Zhong, just go ahead and do it, I believe in you!"

"Thank you, Shanhe, I will not betray your trust!" Zhong Lifeng replied firmly.

Shanhe smiled and waved his hand, "Go back and rest quickly!"

"No rush!" Zhong Lifeng regained the smile on his face, "The preparations for "The Wind" this time were so beautiful. It was reported in the news on Hong Kong Island. Yang Liu told me about your guest appearance plan. Boss, what are you doing? This is enlightening, such a guest list is very conducive to the release of the movie!"

"That's right!" Shanhe was also very proud of his operation, "This time I will give everyone a feast of the main theme!"

Zhong Lifeng then replied: "But, boss, have you ever thought about overseas box office?"

"Overseas box office?" Shanhe looked at Zhong Lifeng and responded, ""The Wind" is a main theme movie, how can it have overseas box office!"

"Why not? "Saving Private Ryan" is also a movie with the theme of Country M. It is selling very well around the world. When Disney heard that you were going to make a new movie, they called me right away. How about adding some Country M into the movie? For the plot, find a Hollywood star to guest star?" Zhong Lifeng said with a smile.

"The script has already been decided. Any changes would be superfluous!" Shanhe replied, shaking his head.

Yang Liu interjected: "Otherwise, how about turning the intelligence into a neon sneak attack on Pearl Harbor?"

"Bullshit!" Shanhe glanced at Yangliu, "If it's related to this kind of strategic intelligence, it's useless to screen them. The Neon people have already killed them all. The logic makes no sense! I will definitely not change the script. Disney's You just have to figure it out!"

"Okay!" Zhong Lifeng said regretfully, "But global distribution is still required. I have contacted Toho Imaging and CJ Co., Ltd.!"

"Are you planning to have "The Wind" released in neon theaters?" Shanhe asked Zhong Lifeng with his eyes wide open and his mouth wide open.

"Of course!" Zhong Lifang replied with a smile, "Most Neon people don't resist these. If "Pearl Harbor" is still released in Neon, the box office is not bad. Your appeal in Neon will not be wasted!"

"You really dare to think, you are awesome!" Shanhe gave Zhong Lifeng a thumbs up, "But I am looking forward to it. I still have the shoes that the Neon people gave me, I can't live up to them!"

Ha ha…

In mid-January, two days before "The Wind" was launched, experimental samples of the opening ceremony scroll were produced.

Thousands of LED screens form a small picture scroll of about ten meters.

Shanhe, Zhang Yimou and others rushed to Lideya's production base in the suburbs of Beijing nervously.

At this time, experimental samples have been rolled out on the basketball court of the production base.

"How is it?" Zhang Yi asked Li Jun, the founder of Lidya, as soon as he arrived at the place, "Can it meet your design expectations?"

"There should be no problem!" Li Jun replied, "Because this is the first production and debugging, there may be some minor problems at first, but I guarantee that by 2008, the picture of the Bird's Nest will be perfect!"

Shanhe looked at Li Jun, stepped on it without hesitation, and even jumped on it a few times.

"Haha... Let's go up and take a look! The LED screen can definitely withstand being trampled on. We are very confident in this aspect. As long as you don't hit it with a big hammer, dozens or hundreds of people will definitely not have any problems on it!" Li Jun said with a smile.

As everyone walked onto the LED screen, pictures began to appear on the screen. Li Jun continued to introduce: "We have adopted the latest light bead small spacing technology, which makes the entire LED picture scroll clearer and more realistic, and the effect of the picture scroll can definitely be expressed. , LED screens are developing very fast, I believe that by 2008, this picture will be even more dazzling and lifelike!"

Shanhe looked at the complacent Li Jun and said, "We need this experimental sample to be played here non-stop for a week, and we have to do various unexpected experiments. Mr. Li, it is best to eliminate all possible errors during the experimental stage. Eliminate the factors, and after a week, if there are no major problems, we will talk about other things!"

"sure!"

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More than an hour later, the opening ceremony director team left the Lidya production base, and Zhang Yimou and several other members finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"It seems that the LED screen should be able to achieve our expected results. As for the technical support of the picture scroll, we have passed the test. There is no need to hesitate anymore. We can embed the program directly according to the unfolded picture scroll. One hundred and forty We can draw a lot of things on a super large scroll screen that is more than 20 meters long and 20 meters wide!" Zhang Yimou said with a smile.

"This LED screen is great. Technology has developed to this point now! I think it can be used not only on scrolls, but also in other places!"

"Old Chen is right. My eyes were opened today. The LED screen of more than ten meters is so amazing. The LED screen of more than 140 meters will give people a big shock. I am looking forward to it. Shanhe, this time you will Meritorious service!"

"Haha...I'm just talking!" Shanhe said modestly, "Dear brothers, I won't be with you in the next few days. I have to complete the tasks at the General Administration. "The Wind" will start filming in two days. Got it!"

After solving the problem of the LED screen, Zhang Yimou was in a good mood. He pointed at Shanhe and joked: "This guy is really a chicken thief to the extreme. He even included me in the guest list of his new film. Don't you think this is just a rush to get it on the shelves?" !”

Shanhe grinned and replied: "It's not like you've never acted before. Didn't you also win the Tokyo Best Actor Award? The rag collector in "If You Have Something to Say" who shouted, 'An Hong, I love you!' Covered Jiang Wen!"

Ha ha…

On January 18, 2007, exactly one month before the Spring Festival in the Year of the Pig, Dinghai in the lunar calendar, the press conference for "The Wind" was held in the large conference room of China Film Group.

Shanhe and several other major actors sat in front of the rostrum one by one, including screenwriter Mai Jia,

Chief producer Han Shanping made an opening speech and introduced the origin and commemorative significance of the film "The Wind".

Before he finished his speech, reporters in the audience began to ask questions enthusiastically.

Mountains and rivers are naturally the center of bombing!

"Shanhe, what do you think of the main theme movie? Are you confident in accepting this filming task?"

"Shanhe, can you tell us a little bit about the story of "The Wind"? Why did you choose a spy movie to show the anti-Japanese heroes?"

"Shanhe, there is no audition for the casting of "The Wind" this time. How did you choose the actors? Have the roles been decided in advance?"

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Shanhe replied with a smile: "How should I put it? Ever since I wrote "Cliff", I have always had the idea of ​​making a spy movie. When Mr. Han asked me to make a movie with the main theme of the Anti-Japanese War, it just hit it off with my idea.

"The Wind" is adapted from the Mai family's novel of the same name, and this novel is adapted from a true history. I was very touched after hearing about it, so I cut the novel before it was published.

Intelligence warfare has always been the most silent, secretive, and cruel type of war. When I was writing "The Cliff", I was moved and shocked by the martyrs and heroes of the underground party countless times. I wanted to This feeling is passed on to everyone. There is some history and some predecessors that we cannot forget. It is their dedication that has created everything we have now!

As for the selection of actors, I am very confident that this time "The Wind" will bring you an extremely exciting group drama, and the actors' acting skills will be the biggest highlight! "

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The launch conference lasted all morning, and the entire team was questioned by reporters. The scene was extremely lively.

On the bus to Tianjin Wei, Chen Baoguo was still laughing at the reporters' questions, "This is the most lively launch conference I have ever seen. I feel like a press spokesman, Shanhe, you were just announcing Is what was said at the meeting true, "The Wind" will also be released globally?"

"It's true!" Shanhe turned to several people and replied, "Disney also wanted me to change the script and add an M countryman into it. I ignored them, but it should still be released in North America, but the box office data will definitely not be much better. go!"

"Tsk tsk... Chuhe Film and Television is getting more and more powerful!" Chen Daoming sighed, "As soon as Jiahe was merged by you, you don't have to worry about Asian distribution at all. With your reputation in Hollywood, global distribution It’s so relaxing here with you! Shanhe, they are right, you are just a bug!”

"Haha... Teacher Chen is right!" Zhou Xun also interjected, "Shanhe, this time we finally cooperated. I thought you had forgotten me, an old book fan! Think about the first time I met You, you were still in high school at that time, you were too fast, you became a great writer and director in a blink of an eye, sometimes it feels unreal to me!"

"Aren't I lucky?" Shanhe replied with a smile, "This time we will make a classic spy movie, so that foreigners can see the overall strength of our Chinese actors!"

"These words will cheer you up!"

"The script of "The Wind" is really good. We all have room to play!"

"Is it possible that we can still become international superstars?"

"That's not possible. Didn't Shanhe say that he is lucky!"

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There was a lot of teasing and laughter in the bus.

"The Wind" is a movie with a lot of group scenes, and the filming of the group scenes places high demands on every actor. If one person can't perform well, the entire scene will have to be redone.

The arrangement between Shanhe and the creative team is to shoot some blank shots and one-person scenes before the year, so that the entire cast and filming team can get used to it first.

We will be shooting group scenes and long shots later this year, and it will still take time to build the exteriors.

Therefore, in the first few days of filming "The Wind", the entire atmosphere was relatively relaxed, and several experienced actors were able to cope with it with ease.

Among the several actors, the one who had the most difficult time was Hu Ge. He had little experience and a weak foundation in acting. Most of his roles were in TV series, and he did not have high requirements for meticulous performance.

He plays the commander's secretary Bai Xiaonian, who is an opera singer and a coward from the inside out.

But this does not mean that he is stupid, it is just that his experience has caused his character. In fact, Takeda excluded him from the beginning, but still let his backer force him to death first, in order to shock the rest of the people!

It can be said that Bai Xiaonian is the most pathetic character in the film!

It is easy to fool this character casually, but it is not easy to perform the essence.

Although Hu Ge experienced the role of a female actor in the Kunqu Opera Troupe for a month, he still struggled with the performance. He had a sissy character, but he didn't feel like a rabbit at all.

"Hu Ge, you are now the commander's male favorite. You have a backer. You have to be arrogant at the beginning, but you have to have the taste of Lord Rabbit. Do you know what Lord Rabbit is? You see, the man must have a hint of charm! Do it again!"

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"Card!"

"Hu Ge, you are charming, not coquettish! Your expression is so damn disgusting to me!"

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"Hu Ge, do you plan to stay in a two-second shot for the rest of your life? Is this how you prepare? You have been in the Peking Opera troupe for a month. You won't just watch the show and watch the beautiful women!"

"Wait a minute, Great Immortal, stop scolding and give me ten minutes!"

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Hu Ge suffered terribly under the hardships of mountains and rivers!

Hu Ge's filming was shaky, but Zeng Li's performance was good. More than a month of preparation was not in vain. Maybe she is suitable to play such a clear and cold role.

Wearing an embroidered cheongsam in the camera, she unexpectedly has the temperament of a Republican beauty.

To be honest, Zeng Li does have the natural flavor of Tsing Yi. She is tall and has a delicate face. When she puts on the cheongsam, she has a classical charm.

The only shortcoming is that there is not enough drama in the eyes, especially when compared with Zhou Xun, this shortcoming is undoubtedly revealed.

Zhou Xun blinked, it was all a show!

Shanhe has been thinking about how to make up for this shortcoming of Zeng Li.

In "The Wind", the two women are the biggest attractions. Once they are filmed, half of the success is achieved!

Chen Baoguo, Chen Daoming, Wang Zhiwen, and Yingda are all veteran actors, and they are very good at shooting short shots of one person.

Even during the filming process, they kept communicating with Shanhe about their understanding and extension of the character.

This is also the director’s favorite rhythm. Actors are not mechanical copies. Acting is essentially creating a character.

This not only requires the imagination and description of the director and screenwriter, but also requires the actor's unique understanding of the characters and creativity!

A good actor can not only accurately interpret the character's expression, but also penetrate the character's heart!