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[3.6 billion, a small goal! 】

Modu Entertainment: "Yesterday, Hengyu Media held a celebration banquet in the Imperial Capital to celebrate the total box office of "I'm Not the God of Medicine" in the mainland exceeding 3 billion. At the banquet, director Fang Ziheng personally revealed that the new film "Immortal" will be released during the Lunar New Year next year. , and set a small goal, with an expected total box office of 3.6 billion!"

[Mythical masterpiece, set sail! 】

Sina Entertainment: "With a total investment of up to 500 million RMB, the project of "Immortality", a mythical special effects blockbuster known as unprecedented, has been officially launched. The number one Chinese director Fang Ziheng will launch a nationwide audition to select suitable roles for the film in the near future!"

[One step a year, Fang Ziheng aims at 4 billion! 】

NetEase News: "Last October, the international director Fang Ziheng announced two new films in one go, a realistic medical theme "I'm Not the God of Medicine" and a mythical blockbuster "Immortal."

As of today, the total box office of "I'm Not the God of Medicine" has successfully exceeded 3 billion, becoming the top box office champion in Chinese film history.

The second new film "Immortality" is about to be launched. The mythological theme is also a new theme that director Fang Ziheng is trying again.

At last night's celebration banquet for the God of Medicine, director Fang Ziheng was interviewed by reporters. He boldly declared that his new film would cost RMB 4 billion and vowed to deliver a mythical masterpiece to the public! "

[Unspeakable, Fang Ziheng once again dominates the summer season! 】

[Fang Ziheng is the only one in the three billion club! 】

[Fang Ziheng calls on the entertainment industry to boycott independence and evil artists! 】

[Hengyu Media Group issued an internal notice to ban independent artists! 】

[Start from me, stay clean and respect yourself, and stick to the moral and legal bottom line! 】

As soon as the celebration banquet ended, the situation at the scene was announced by the media and spread quickly.

3.6 billion!

4 billion!

The report with pictures and truth shocked countless colleagues in the industry who did not attend the dinner.

Compared with movie fans and netizens watching the excitement, colleagues know better what a box office of 4 billion is.

It’s really not that they look down on Fang Ziheng or Chinese movies!

A box office of 4 billion is not at the same level as a box office of 2 billion or 3 billion. A sudden increase of 1 billion in box office will lead to a qualitative change beyond the high platform.

Just like "I'm Not the God of Medicine", "Tang Detective 2", "Hong Kong", "The Great Wall", and "Transformers 4", the two sides are not opponents on the same level at all.

The reason why "The God of Medicine" can reach the height of 3 billion is entirely due to the theme of the movie, which aroused national attention and discussion.

What's in "Immortality"?

Is it impossible to rely on mythological themes and special effects blockbusters to take off!

Zhou Xingchi's "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" and this year's Spring Festival release "Havoc in Heaven" are both mythological themes. One of them is a comedy, and it only received 1 billion at the box office.

Although you, Fang Laoliu, are making progress every year and the box office is growing very fast, are you afraid that you are going to break the 4 billion mark with an unknown mythical film?

Don’t believe it, we don’t believe it!

Many colleagues were the first to have doubts after seeing the report.

However, everyone did not believe it, so they did not stand up to add to the trouble. Instead, they posted support on Weibo and looked forward to "Immortality" meeting the audience as soon as possible.

Look, this is human nature!

Movie fans and netizens are different. It’s a pleasure to watch.

Not to mention that Fang Ziheng only shouted 3.6 billion, even if he really shouted 4 billion or 5 billion, they would be happy.

After all, who on the Internet is not a fun person!

"Haha, it has to be Fang Ziheng. A small target of 3.6 billion. I give full marks for this pretense!"

"Awesome, look at this tone and attitude, other directors would probably only dare to think about it in their dreams!"

"Jiang Min was interviewed by reporters a few days ago. In response to the box office expectations of "One Step Away", she quoted a figure of 1.5 billion. At that time, I thought Jiang Min was exaggerating. Now it seems that Jiang Min is still conservative!"

"If I didn't mention it above, I would have forgotten that "Monster Hunt" controlled by LeTV is known as a big production with a big cast. During the press conference, it only dared to claim a box office of 1 billion. Compared with Fang Ziheng, everyone is simply not too sober. !”

"Hey, man, Monster Hunt is having a hard time giving birth!"

"Not to mention anything else, I am convinced by Fang Ziheng just for boycotting pro-independence. He is the only one in the entertainment industry who has stood up to respond and dared to call on the entire industry to boycott!"

"You can't blame other people. Uncle Long is still here, so we all have to give some face to our seniors. Besides, Uncle Long doesn't want to express his stance anymore, so don't worry about that traitor anymore!"

"Okay, let's not talk about those unlucky things, let's talk about the plot of "Immortality"."

"Let's talk die. Don't look at whether Fang Laoliu is singing a high note or not. He is very clever. When did you see him reveal the inside story of the movie in advance?"

"Damn it, I really want to crack open Fang Laoliu's head and see what the movie with an estimated box office of 3.6 billion will look like in advance?"

"Count me in, we will go to Hengyu headquarters tonight to stop Fang Laoliu!"

"Aren't you stupid upstairs? If you want to block the beautiful star Hengyu, there is no use blocking a grown man!"

"Ah, ah, I just want to know who will star in "Immortality". I hope Sissi will be the heroine!"

"Roll it up thickly. For micro-powder powder, my first choice is Da Mi Mi!"

"What Qian Qian, what Mimi, Li Qin is not fragrant, or Jiang Shuying is not beautiful!"

"Draw your sword, everyone, the heroine must be me, the flower of wealth!"

"The heroine must be my great Qingyi Lion, no matter who agrees or disagrees!"

"I object, just pretend that my iron son doesn't exist!"

"Sissi: Come on, you guys!"

Under the major topics, movie fans and netizens ignored the initial happiness and became concerned about the specific situation of "Immortality".

Among mythological masterpieces, except for the TV series "The Legend of the Gods" and "Journey to the West", there is no other work that is shocking and classic enough.

"The Legend of Shushan" is the only film with new ideas. It still belongs to the category of fairy tales and does not belong to the ranks of myths.

"Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" was originally quite good, but it followed a comedy approach, which was very different from the mythological theme.

As for "Havoc in Heaven", it's okay not to mention it!

Taken together, netizens are full of expectations for "Immortal" and hope that Fang Ziheng will make a mythical movie with unique Chinese characteristics.

After all, as a child, no Chinese person has ever yearned for the gods that come and go in the sky.

After the celebration banquet, Fang Ziheng took his sister back to the hotel directly.

August 18th.

He climbed out of the gentle fragrance, rubbed his waist and came to Hengyu headquarters.

This week, he ran between the palace and the duplex building, living a comfortable life with clothes on his hands and food on his hands.

The four beauties Lin Feifei, Zeng Li, Andy, and Song Yi are arranged and combined in many ways.

Hengyu headquarters.

As soon as he stepped into the chairman's office, secretary Fang Rou came in and told Director Guo Fan and two screenwriters from the cultural editorial department that they had been waiting for a long time.

"Let them in."

Fang Ziheng took off his suit, waved to Fang Rou, walked to the rest room, opened the summer refrigerator, and picked out a can of Jianlibao, which he usually liked to drink.

Snapped.

Gurgling.

"Ah, it feels so good, it still smells like it did after hours!"

Fang Ziheng wiped his lips and carried several bottles of Jianlibao to the sofa in the guest area and sat down.

dong dong

After a while, Fang Rou came in with Guo Fan, Tian Xia Ba Sing, and another screenwriter.

"Hello, Chairman!"

"Lao Guo, Ba Chang, come and sit down. What do you want from me?"

Fang Ziheng nodded towards the three of them, pointed to the sofa in front of him, and asked directly.

"Chairman, let's come here to ask you to look at me."

Guo Fan and Tian Xia Ba Chang looked at each other, walked forward with a smile, took out a document and handed it to him.

"Chairman, the second draft of "The Wandering Earth" has been completed. Please point out the deficiencies."

"Oh, let me take a look." Fang Ziheng took the document and said with some surprise.

In less than a month, the second draft of the script was completed?

Immediately, he opened the document and read it carefully.

In the document, in addition to the script of "The Wandering Earth", there is also a project planning document.

Guo Fan obviously came prepared. After consulting with writer Liu Cixin, he accelerated the preparation of "The Wandering Earth".

While adapting the novel with colleagues in the literary editorial department, he also used his power for personal gain. He used his status as deputy director of the Hengyu Film Division to get the production department, film shooting department, and prop company to step up preparations for the film.

Unlike the big directors and famous directors who are well-known outside, Hengyu Media is a large group. It has long been in the era of working with a grassroots team and relying on the director's reputation to attract investment and people.

Any movie or TV series that is launched must go through joint evaluation and approval by several departments.

"The Wandering Earth" is not exempt from this. Although the project was proposed by Fang Ziheng and directed by Guo Fan, subsequent matters still have to follow group procedures.

When it comes to movies, following a routine has the advantage of being more prepared and not having problems during filming.

Fang Ziheng glanced at the planning document and focused on the script without reading any more.

He also recognized the joint capabilities of Hengyu Group's major departments.

As stated in the script, "The Wandering Earth" tells the story of how people on Earth worked together before the sun was destroyed, experienced many hardships, and finally escaped from the solar system with the Earth and wandered into the stars.

Since this is the second draft, the script is not very detailed, and many of the plot elements of the original version are missing.

Fang Ziheng read carefully, and from time to time used his pen to draw out the advantages, essence and shortcomings, and gave suggestions to the third and fourth drafts.

ten minutes later.

Fang Ziheng put down his pen and documents, raised his head, and said to Guo Fan, who was holding Jianlibao with an expectant look on his face: "Lao Guo, the script is quite good. I will refine it two or three times before it can be used."

"Hey, Chairman, I'm completely relieved with your words!" Guo Fan smiled innocently and flattered me.

This guy is also a genius. In his previous life, he used a trick to lure Wu Jing into trouble. Not only did he get the leading actor, he also attracted subsequent investment for the movie.

Fang Ziheng ignored Guo Fan's flattery, took a sip of Jianlibao, and asked in a solemn voice: "Tell me, how do you think the movie should be shot?"

Ahem

"Chairman, that's what we think."

When it comes to business, Guo Fan also takes it seriously.

The carefree look disappeared instantly, he sat up straight and said seriously: "We definitely can't film according to the original work of "The Wandering Earth". The novel is too depressing and dark, and many of the dark complexes in the book are not suitable for appearing on the big screen. !”

"Nonsense, just talk about the core theme of the movie!" Fang Ziheng glared, interrupting Guo Fan's preparation.

Everything you said is superfluous!

"The Wandering Earth" not only mocks the fate of mankind, but also expresses compassion for the lives of ordinary people. It also contains a lot of dark complexes and human depravity. Even fools know that it cannot be filmed according to the original work!

"That...that"

Being glared at by Fang Ziheng, Guo Fan shrank his neck, rubbed his hands and whispered: "I think it can focus on Eastern heroic justice or Western family warmth, and choose one of them as the core theme of the movie!"

"Look, Chairman, I have studied Hollywood science fiction films over the years. They either adopt extreme personal heroism, or follow the routine of the protagonist standing up for his family without hesitation."

"Is there a third way?"

"Yes, combine the two!"

Guo Fan puffed up his chest and spoke what was in his heart.

An Eastern-style hero who sacrificed his life for righteousness touched all mankind.

Too lofty!

Western-style family warmth is like a Hollywood blockbuster about raising children. Family is the most important, and saving the world is just a sideshow.

Too much love!

He doesn't want to follow any one trend, but wants to merge both and come up with a core selling point that is suitable for the Chinese audience.

Fang Ziheng said nothing, tapping his knees lightly with his fingers, lost in thought.

Guo Fan's idea is the core theme of the original version of the previous life. This theme can be said to be very good and fully adapted to the mainland audience.

But precisely because of the fusion of the two cores, the plot of the movie is too drawn out, too long-winded, and not satisfying enough.

In the previous life, the total investment in the original film was 350 million, and this was the result of careful calculation by Guo Fan and several other parties.

It took a long time to shoot, but the movie was finally completed in the process!

In this life, Fang Zizheng invested 500 million to give "The Wandering Earth" the highest level of support.

A large investment does not mean that there must be a big return, but the final effect of the film must be better than the previous one.

Otherwise, he will be reborn to do it!

Therefore, Fang Ziheng is thinking about how to let Guo Fan more accurately position Eastern heroism and Western family warmth, and how to make the middle of the two more perfect to bring the film effect to a higher level!

After thinking about it, he put forward a new suggestion: "Lao Guo, as I said before, the movie must first be based on the local area. There is no need to imitate everything from Hollywood."

"In my opinion, the core tone of the movie focuses on the country and nation, and is shown in the way the protagonist does things.

In addition, family members also have to be taken into consideration, which is the second core of the movie and is shown through chats and phone calls. "

"Two cores, one main and one auxiliary, are presented to the audience using different shooting methods. Don't emphasize or downplay the protagonist's choice between country and family!"

"Understood!"

Guo Fan's eyes lit up and he nodded heavily.

We are all adults. Who is still entangled with the country and family? If you have the ability and conditions, you will naturally want them all.

If you don’t have the ability or the conditions, then go through hardships and come back again!

Working, doing things, using events to speak, not singing high-key, the movie does not resemble reality, and the audience knows at a glance that the protagonist is a person who serves the country and the people.

When the protagonist is doing things, add some family warmth and present it in the form of chatting and calling, and the emotional resonance will come.

No need to describe it!

high!

High!

Still as high as the chairman!

Guo Fan re-opened the script and picked up Fang Ziheng's suggestion from his notebook. The more he thought about it, the more it made sense.

Tian Xia Ba Chang on the side saw that the first thing was almost done, so he also took out a document from his briefcase.

While handing it to Fang Ziheng, he smiled and said: "Chairman, I have finished the first draft of the script for the second part of the "Ghost Blowing Lamp" series. Please take a look!"