Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

After seeing off the two special visitors, Han Shanping took Shan He and made a pot of tea together.

Han Shanping looked at Shanhe's still skillful and elegant tea-making skills, smelled the tea and said:

"This mission came a bit suddenly and by coincidence. Two major events that happened last year came at once. I was a little confused when I received the notice! What do you think of these two movies?"

"They are all good themes. Now that the country is getting stronger and stronger, the audience has a need to feel proud!"

Shanhe poured tea for Han Shanping and replied casually:

"I initially planned to plan both movies according to the theme of modern warfare with large investment. After filming "Young Yi", I started to write the script outline. This is also my first time to come into contact with military themes. By then, Uncle Han, you will be more help!"

"I will help you find several consultants for your duties. In addition, China Film will prepare the best pyrotechnics team in the country for you!"

"Then let me thank you first, Uncle Han!"

After the two talked about this topic, they turned their attention to the development of the Chinese film market.

"Last year, the total national movie box office was close to 18 billion, which was more than ten times higher than ten years ago. This year's national box office will definitely exceed 20 billion. Domestic movies account for 58% of the market share. Shanhe , our decades of hard work have not been in vain!”

"Uncle Han, you are indispensable for such progress in the film market. Without the original reform of the film market, Huaxia Film would not be what it is today!"

Shanhe raised his glass to Han Shanping and said with a smile,

"I'll give you a toast with tea instead of wine!"

"Ha ha…"

Han Shanping was not polite and drank the tea in the cup with a smile.

"We had no choice but to do it at the beginning. Hundreds of thousands of people across the country were in desperate need of food. If we didn't change, we would be doomed. Looking back, I was still so scared that we were burning the boat!"

Han Shanping's eyes were filled with emotion, and he looked at Shanhe who was pouring tea for him and continued to ask:

"Shanhe, how far do you think the Chinese film market will develop in the next few years?"

"The annual box office is 60 billion yuan! The box office of a single film exceeds 5 billion yuan!"

Shanhe replied without hesitation,

"Uncle Han, you should be able to see these soon. The domestic dishes are no worse than those in the North American market!"

"Your judgment is more optimistic than ours. The market is developing, but the quality and content of domestic films cannot keep up. We are still very worried. Hollywood blockbusters are coming fiercely. It is estimated that the import quota will have to be expanded next year. The crisis faced by domestic films Still huge!”

Han Shanping responded with a mixture of joy and sorrow, frowning and saying,

"China Film and Chuhe Film and Television are the first to bear the brunt. Our task is not easy. We have to build a flood control embankment for China Film!"

"Uncle Han, you don't have to worry too much!"

Shanhe poured tea for Han Shanping again and responded confidently,

"Hollywood blockbusters only rely on technical advantages. Sooner or later we will catch up. Audiences will get used to special effects production sooner or later. In terms of content and plot, domestic movies have huge advantages. The rhythm of Western movies is naturally not suitable for the aesthetics of domestic audiences. In the future The share of domestic films will definitely grow higher and higher!”

"You young people, just have confidence!"

Han Shanping took a sip of tea and sighed,

"Our generation of filmmakers is getting old. I will retire in a year or two. The future depends on you!"

"Uncle Han, you are not old. You are no longer the chairman, but you can still contribute to Chinese films. How about coming to Chuhe Films to escort us young people for a while?"

"Haha... You boy is a real monkey now. No wonder Chuhe Film and Television can develop so fast. Let's talk about it when the time comes. I have been fighting for movies all my life, and I really don't want to leave movies!"

"Then I'm looking forward to it. Having an old man in the family is like having a treasure!"

"Ha ha…"

…

After bidding farewell to Han Shanping and leaving China Film and Television, Shanhe began to recall related movies in his mind on the way home.

Several movies such as "Operation Mekong", "Wolf Warrior 2", "Operation Red Sea" and "Homeward Bound" come to mind one by one.

There is not much to say about "Operation Mekong". Shanhe is the only film with the same theme that we can refer to.

The other three films all depict evacuation operations.

The stories of "Wolf Warrior 2" and "Ten Thousand Miles Home" both come from last year's evacuation operation, but neither film is suitable for Shanhe's remake.

One has a strong personal style of Wu Jing, while the other lacks description of military power.

"Operation Red Sea" is a commercial blockbuster adapted from another evacuation operation in later generations, which is more suitable for Shanhe's taste.

Shanhe initially plans to adapt this "Operation North Africa" ​​based on "Operation Red Sea" and add some plots from "The Journey Home".

It just so happens that these two movies were written by the same person in the previous life: Hong Kong's Lin Chaoxian!

What is he doing now?

Shanhe's first thought was to involve him in project preparation.

Coincidentally, Lin Chaoxian, who was worried about Shanhe, was at the lowest point in his life.

The movie "Reverse War", which he wrote, directed and also acted as action designer, starring popular domestic superstars Jay Chou and Nicholas Tse, has just been released.

The box office has not yet reached one-third of expectations. The total box office in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan is only HK$120 million.

The investment in the production of this film was 200 million Hong Kong dollars. Not only did it suffer huge losses, but it also had a bad reputation.

The film received extremely low reviews from the outside world, and the halo he gained from the success of "The Witness" quickly faded.

"Reverse War" is the film with the largest investment in Hong Kong Island in recent years.

Originally, Hong Kong film companies and filmmakers had high expectations for this film, hoping that it would find a new way out for police and gangster films in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

The action scenes of the movie account for almost 80% of the duration, and they are all big scenes.

Street speeding is just a trivial matter, and there are also many scenes with aircraft and cannons. In one of the street gunfight scenes in Southeast Asia, tens of thousands of live ammunition were used.

At that time, the crew went to various locations in Southeast Asia and the Middle East for location shooting. In Southeast Asia, two streets were closed for the crew to film the flying car and explosion scenes. A large number of staff were also sent to the scene to assist in commanding order. At the same time, there were multiple ambulances and fire trucks. Be alert at the scene.

In the Middle East, military aircraft, tanks, rocket launchers and other equipment were rented for filming.

In order to ensure the personal safety of Nicholas Tse and Jay Chou, the film company sent dozens of bodyguards to protect the two during local filming, and insured the two with huge amounts of insurance, with an insurance amount of 10 million US dollars.

But the result was a disastrous failure, and film companies such as Emperor and Huayi that invested in the film lost all their money.

Lin Chaoxian himself also understands very well that after a director experiences such a failure, even if he is not completely defeated, he will inevitably be dormant for a period of time.

When he was worrying about how to make a comeback in the future, his master Xu Ke's call came.

"Achao, what are you doing now?"

"What else can I do? Just stay at home. This time I'm so aggressive. I was just thinking about asking you to help me!"

"Haha... Someone really wants to start work with you. Come to the capital immediately!"

"ah?"

"Ah, what, come quickly, he asked me to contact you by name for the Shanhe project. This opportunity is too important for you!"

"What, Shanhe's project? I know, I'm going to book a flight now!"

"The flight is booked, give me a call and I'll take you to see the mountains and rivers!"

"Thank you so much, master!"

After hanging up the phone, Lin Chaoxian was still confused for a while.

Shanhe's projects have never failed. "The Instant Universe" and "Joker" were consecutive hits, and Shanhe was even called a "wealth myth" by the global media.

Film companies and filmmakers around the world are flocking to his projects. Can such a good thing happen to me?

Did you step on shit this morning? Is this what the master said about peace and prosperity?

Book your flight now!

At this time, Lin Chaoxian swept away the haze of failure and picked up the phone excitedly.

The next morning, under the leadership of Xu Ke, he met Shanhe who was testing artificial storms at the Chuhe Huairou studio.

"Hello, Director Lin. I've heard of you for a long time. Nice to meet you. Could you please come all the way?"

Shanhe was very polite, which even made Lin Chaoxian, who was still worried, a little flattered.

Lin Chaoxian held Shanhe's hand and responded in less than standard Mandarin:

"Ashamed, ashamed! The defeated general dare not speak bravely!"

"Failure is the mother of success. Film directors face failure all the time. It's no big deal!"

"That's right, Shanhe is telling the truth!"

Xu Ke also chatted from the side,

"Achao, I've been defeated much worse than you in the past. If it doesn't work once, try again. Now China's film market is much better than before!"

One of them is Lin Chaoxian's mentor, and the other is a legend in Chinese films. Lin Chaoxian's words of comfort to the two of them were very useful.

"I am not discouraged. I have been reflecting on it during this period, hoping to have a chance to avenge my shame!"

"There are many opportunities!"

Shanhe smiled and did not continue the topic on the spot.

"Brother Xu, Director Lin, let me take you to visit the new studio and exteriors, which were specially built for the filming of "Youth". These two places alone cost nearly 300 million yuan!"

"What a generous move!"

…

Lin Chaoxian walked around the Chuhe studio following Shanhe's introduction, and was completely shocked by the technical and financial advantages of Chuhe Film and Television.

How can they compare this? The studios of Chuhe Film and Television are no worse than those of Hollywood. Blockbusters worth hundreds of millions of dollars can be shot and produced here. In comparison, the film companies in Hong Kong Island are very different!

A studio with artificial waves can also conduct full green screen shooting at the same time. The photography equipment is the most advanced. The special effects production team and the shooting team can roughly construct the entire post-production scene in the studio.

Lin Chaoxian had only heard of this technology, but this was the first time he had seen it with his own eyes.

After visiting the Chuhe studio, while Shanhe went to the bathroom, he sighed to Xu Ke,

"It's so advanced! Master, this is the first time I've seen these things. Are you able to play with them?"

Xu Ke shook his head and replied:

"These are all newly built things, some of which I have seen for the first time. Tomorrow I will take you to see the old studio of Chuhe Film Studio. Now my movie is produced there. Two years ago, it was the most advanced studio in China. The studio is no worse than a Disney studio now!”

Lin Chaoxian sighed again after hearing this,

"No wonder Chuhe Film and Television's films rarely suffer losses. They are so strong. The future of Chinese-language films depends on mainland China!"

"That's right!"

Xu Ke immediately nodded and responded,

"Ah Chao, don't be influenced by those old stubborns in Hong Kong. They think about small circles all day long. Their vision is too narrow. We are all Chinese. Isn't it interesting to distinguish them so clearly?"

Lin Chaoxian was silent for a moment and nodded.

"It's really boring!"

Shanhe's appearance interrupted the exchange between the two, and they followed Shanhe into his office.

Shanhe still entertains guests with good tea,

"Here, let's try the new tea from my hometown that my family brought me. I think it's good!"

“Good tea, good craftsmanship!”

"My heart is relaxed and happy, and my lips and teeth are fragrant!"

…

The three of them tasted tea twice, and then Shanhe turned the topic to business.

"Director Lin, I asked my brother to come to you this time. There are two big projects, both with military themes, and the investment is between 300 million and 500 million yuan!"

Xu Ke heard that the investment was so large and was very curious about the two projects.

"Aren't you busy with "Young Man Yi" and new books recently? Why did you suddenly come up with two such big new projects?"

Shanhe smiled and added tea to the two of them, and replied:

"You all know about the two major events that happened in the country last year, right?"

"Are you talking about the evacuation of overseas Chinese from North Africa and the major cases in Southeast Asia?"

"right!"

Shanhe looked at the two of them and replied,

"These two projects will be jointly invested and produced by Chuhe Film and Television, China Film Group, Bayi Studio, and Golden Shield Film and Television Center. Do you understand the meaning of this?"

When Xu Ke heard this, he suddenly realized that no wonder the project came so suddenly. He looked at Lin Chaoxian, who was still a little confused, and replied with a smile:

"It's just a national mission!"

"That's right!"

Shanhe nodded and answered Xu Ke, and then said to Lin Chaoxian,

"The army and police will fully support us. This time we are going to have a big war scene. Director Lin, you have the most experience in this area, so I thought of talking to you!"

Lin Chaoxian has basically understood the direction and starting point of the project at this time. To be honest, he is looking forward to the two projects very much.

With an investment of 300 million to 500 million yuan, and the full support of the army and police, the scenes in these two movies are nothing short of small. Aren't they the big productions and big scenes that I have always dreamed of!

"Shanhe, it's an honor for me to participate in this kind of project. What can I do for you?"

"Thanks!"

Shanhe was very satisfied with Lin Chaoxian's statement and replied directly,

"The two movies are just an idea now, and it will take some time to actually enter into preparations. Director Lin, I hope you can participate in the entire preparation of the project, including script creation. I have to name the two movies, but I can guarantee that I will not obliterate them." Take no credit from anyone!”

"I'm OK!"

Lin Chaoxian answered simply and then asked,

"Shanhe, when will the project start?"

"It will have to be at least four or five months later. I have to finish filming "The Young Man" first. What, Director Lin, do you have any other plans?"

Lin Chaoxian replied a little nervously,

"It's just an idea. I wrote a script "Guild Wars"!"

Shanhe couldn't help but laugh dumbly,

"Can I read the script?"

"sure!"

…

More than an hour later, Lin Chaoxian happily followed Xu Ke out of Shanhe's office.

"Achao, the script of "Guild Wars" is good. Chuhe Film and Television is leading the investment. There will be no problems on Hong Kong Island. However, I suggest that you focus on the mainland in the future. Chuhe Film and Television is very committed. Big, lots of opportunities!”

During this trip to Chuhe Film and Television, Lin Chaoxian really felt the boom of mainland movies. Compared with the aging and decline of Hong Kong Island, directors with dreams and ambitions know how to choose.

But as a Hong Kong Island filmmaker who grew up in the glory of Hong Kong Island movies, he can't let go of his feelings for Hong Kong Island movies.

He looked at the master and was silent for a while before sighing and replying:

"I know!"

Xu Ke looked at Lin Chaoxian who looked helpless and felt the same.

"Ah Chao, I understand what you are thinking. I hope Hong Kong movies can return to their former glory more than you do, but this is unrealistic. According to the current situation, we in Beijing can actually help Hong Kong movies more!"

"Master, you are right!"

…

After seeing off two masters and apprentices, Xu Kelin and Chaoxian, Shanhe continued to devote himself to the preparations for the filming of "The Young Man".

After more than two years of planning and preparation, as soon as the Labor Day holiday is over, "Youth" has finally officially started filming.

The novel "The Life of Yi" has made a big statement around the world. So far, global sales have exceeded 80 million copies.

Its influence can be said to be all over the world. From the inception to the preparation period of the film, it has always been a topic of concern to book fans around the world.

There are too many media reporters paying attention to the progress of the movie. The controversy surrounding the release of "Joker" has basically subsided, and Shanhe no longer deliberately avoided it. According to the regular operation of the movie, the crew of "Youth" held a press conference to launch the film.

The press conference attracted reporters from media from all over the world.

Director Shan He is naturally the focus of reporters' questions. In addition, starring Tang Zhiyu is also another main person that reporters pay attention to.

The media and the public are too curious about this extremely lucky boy.

Before the press conference even started, various questions were asked to Tang Zhiyu.

"Fischer, can you tell me how you got this role?"

"Tang Zhiyu, how confident are you in playing the role of the good boy Yi?"

"Don, what do you think is your greatest strength?"

…

It was the first time that Tang Zhiyu faced the indiscriminate bombardment of reporters, and he couldn't help but look very unfamiliar.

Although he had prepared his answers before the press conference in accordance with the requirements of the crew, when the event came, Tang Xiaoyu was still a little flustered and at a loss.

Shan He looked at Tang Xiaoyu who was sweating on his forehead, patted his shoulder and said softly to him:

"Xiaoyu, don't be nervous. Say whatever you want. This is just a press conference. Your answer will not affect anything. Your success or failure depends on your future efforts!"

Shanhe's words made Tang Zhiyu barely hold his ground, and he stumbled to answer the reporters' questions one by one.

"Well, I'm not Brother Shanhe's cousin. He is the pride of all Chinese people, but I was never a fan of his before! My idol is Yao Ming!"

"hehe…"

Tang Zhiyu's answer made Shanhe and the reporters laugh.

"Really, Brother Shanhe I met in the parking lot of Staples. At that time, he, Mr. Bruckheimer, and Heath Ledger helped me get rid of the school gangsters who blocked me!"

Shanhe on the side smiled and helped Tang Zhiyu testify,

"Xiaoyu is right. When I first saw him, he was fighting with three peers. It was his stubborn and fearless expression that impressed me. He had the vitality and bravery of the young Yi! Xiaoyu, keep talking!"

Tang Xiaoyu blushed and said with a clear voice:

"Uh~ Can you ask the question again? I'm a little nervous. I didn't hear clearly just now!"

"Ha ha…"

“What do you think is your greatest strength?”

"Uh~ I don't quite understand either! Brother Shanhe said that I fit the image of young Yi and that I have the talent to be an actor. I believe in him and myself. I will try my best to play the role well!"

“Have you thought about your future options, including nationality and career?”

"I have thought about it. My mother wants me to become a Chinese. I also like China. When I turn eighteen, I will choose Chinese nationality. Well~ I think I will continue to act in the future. I like the feeling of acting, but I will not give up. Studying, this is my promise to my mother!”

…

As reporters continued to ask questions, Tang Zhiyu adapted quickly, and his answers became more and more smooth and comfortable, with the unique sincerity of a rookie boy.

Shanhe watched this scene from the side and was very pleased. I have such a good eye. I can pick up a genius just by picking up anyone in the parking lot!