The most expensive thing about "Animal World", besides the special effects, is the scenery.
The game of Rock, Paper, Scissors takes place aboard the Destiny - a ship that will be largely made of special effects.
What the art and scenery teams have to do is move the interior of the cruise ship to the studio.
The script is there, the director is there, and the next step is the actors.
Although Xu Ke failed in "Seven Swords", his reputation is still good among actors.
If Huayi withdraws from investment, then there will be no obstacles for Xia Yu to star in Zhang Jingkun.
The names of Xu Ke and Xia Yu are also more beneficial to attracting investment.
At least, Shanghai Film has decided to invest money. Ren Zhonglun is not as hesitant as Director Han. He is more eager for excitement and profits.
Ren Zhonglun waved his hand, leaving 17 million, and said: "You guys have the courage to make a movie. I don't need you to make a Shanghai Film Studio-style movie. I need a movie with a completely new look."
Nice words, but there are conditions.
"Animal World" had to be shot in Shanghai.
Shanghai Film Festival will coordinate venue and other matters for the crew, and promises to give a preferential price.
It’s not about filming anywhere. Xu Ke took the production team to Shanghai to see the scenery for a few days. Especially after seeing the old site of the Shanghai Shipyard, he agreed to Ren Zhonglun’s request.
Shanghai Film Group’s investment means China Film Group’s withdrawal.
But it doesn’t matter. China Film’s flagship project in the past two years is Wu Yusen’s “Red Cliff War.” A film like “Animal World” with an investment of over 30 million, it is not a pity to miss it.
Just give it to Shangying.
Zhang Yuanjun also contacted Huang Bo, who didn't know where he was or what he was busy with, and informed him that the crew had begun preparations, "If you have time, come to Beijing and we will sign the actor contract."
"Okay, okay, I'm in Beijing, I'll come tomorrow." Huang Bo promised on the phone.
"You know where my studio is, right?"
"I know." Huang Bo has done his homework.
Huang Bo went to the studio the next day to read the script. He didn't read two pages before he said, "I'm 11 years older than you and you're too young to play the role?"
"Old neighbor," Zhang Yuanjun said with a smile, "When I put on makeup for you, I will say that you have been destroyed by society for many years of work."
Huang Bo is not yet qualified to choose a role, so he signed the contract after reading two pages: "Is the heroine in your play really Lin Chi-ling?"
"No." Zhang Yuanjun denied.
"I thought it would be a waste of time to see Lin Zhiling." Huang Bo still felt a little regretful.
Zhang Yuanjun deliberately made a mistake: "I can't invite a goddess like Lin Zhiling, but I can invite a more beautiful goddess."
"Stop bragging, she's more beautiful than Lin Chiling. If you have the ability, invite Liu Yifei here." After signing the contract, Huang Bo was reassured.
"Have you forgotten, Liu Yifei is my classmate?" Zhang Yuanjun said with a smile.
Huang Bo was agitated and reacted randomly: "It's no use to my classmates. I also read entertainment news. Liu Yifei is in Japan now. I don't know when she will return to China."
"Well, that's right. I really can't invite Liu Yifei." Zhang Yuanjun nodded.
"Animal World" doesn't have many characters to begin with. After signing Xia Yu and Huang Bo, plus Liu Yifei who secretly agreed to star, only Meng Xiaopang is left in the starring cast.
There are really not many fat actors in the entertainment industry, and Zhang Yuanjun couldn't think of any good candidates at the moment. Fortunately, he has plenty of time now, so he can take his time to find them. Zhang Yuanjun doesn't take it to heart.
Luo Jin, however, got excited and begged Zhang Yuanjun to give him the role of the scarred man in the play.
"The scene only lasts a few minutes." Zhang Yuanjun said, "If you want to act, just act. It will be very uncomfortable to put on makeup."
When Zhang Yuanjun saw the character design, he knew how much glue would be needed to make up the scarred man, and it would definitely be uncomfortable.
But Luo Jin doesn't care: "I don't mind, it's just glue, just apply it."
In fact, Luo Jin was really anxious. Lu Fangsheng, who lived in the same dormitory, took on many group roles. Although they were small, they were successful at least.
Zhu Yawen also received a role, a rural drama, and I heard that he was also confirmed to star in the period drama "Crossing Guandong".
He was the only one who hadn't found a place yet, so he came to beg fellow villagers to come.
The role of Scar Man is quite important, as it serves as a link between past and present.
He doesn't have high requirements for acting skills, and he doesn't have high requirements for image. He gives it to everyone, so it's better to give it to his own brothers.
As soon as March arrives, Zhang Yuanjun has a big job that he can't refuse - the premiere of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".
On the 17th of this month, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" will be broadcast on the Zhejiang Science and Education Channel.
On the 3rd, the crew specially organized a "Condor Heroes Meeting" in Songcheng as the national premiere ceremony.
As the leading actors, Zhang Yuanjun, Liu Yifei, Chen Zihan and Meng Guangmei will all board the tower of Songcheng to meet the audience.
The event was held in the morning, and Zhang Yuanjun’s car arrived at the scene that morning.
"Big star, you are really busy." Who else could say this to Zhang Yuanjun except Liu Yifei, who arrived early.
Zhang Yuanjun didn't care at all: "I can't help it, Huo, there are so many activities and dramas that I can't spare any time." After saying that, he sat down opposite Liu Yifei and asked, "When did you arrive?"
"I also arrived last night." Liu Yifei said.
"Okay, stop chatting and walk on the red carpet." The staff urged.
The Songcheng scene was decorated in a Jianghu style. The signature board on the scene was customized by the main creator. Each person had an ancient-style standing sign with the traditional Chinese name of the main creator on it, and a blank space below for the main creator's signature.
There are hundreds of "officers and soldiers guarding" the tower, which is extraordinary.
The main creators walked onto the red carpet one by one, causing fans to scream.
The first climax of the red carpet was brought by Zhang Liangying, the singer of the theme song. As soon as she walked on the red carpet, she aroused exclamations from the fans watching.
Supergirl is so popular.
Zhang Liangying signed Jane, her English name, on her signature plate.
The finale is of course Yang Guo and Xiao Longnu.
The appearance of the two completely ignited the red carpet atmosphere.
"Yuanjun!"
"Yifei! Yifei!"
"Yifei, we are Xianju fans, Yifei!"
Fans shouted and cheered.
Zhang Yuanjun walked beside Liu Yifei and whispered to him: "It seems you have more fans."
"Of course." Liu Yifei said calmly.
The two signed their names at the end of the red carpet and climbed onto the Songcheng Tower to share the joy of the premiere of "The Condor" with the audience.
At noon, the premiere ceremony was held at the Songcheng Scenic Theater.
At the event, the host asked Zhang Yuanjun and Liu Yifei to pretend to be a couple.
"It's like you're in the show."
Liu Yifei had no choice but to rest her head on Zhang Yuanjun's shoulder, and Zhang Yuanjun put an arm around Liu Yifei.
Liu Yifei gestured to the camera while in Zhang Yuanjun's arms, and then got up from Zhang Yuanjun's arms after taking the photo.
Zhang Yuanjun is now famous and there is no reason to let him go.
He not only sang the OST of "The Condor" at the scene, but was also asked to sing his own songs.
Zhang Yuanjun sang two songs in a row, which attracted cheers from the fans in the audience.
After the event, everyone went backstage to rest.
Zhang Yuanjun asked Liu Yifei: "What are you writing about in your thesis?"
""A brief discussion on the creativity of actors"."
Zhang Yuanjun was stunned, then laughed and cursed: "You are going to die. Such a big topic was written by an undergraduate?"
"Then what else should I write? What should you write?"
"I write about the actor's sense of belief." This was also the theme of Zhang Yuanjun's graduation thesis in his previous life, but in this life he has a deeper understanding and more experience, so he will definitely be able to write better.
"Your topic is written for scholars like Teacher Wang who specialize in performance research. If you write such a big topic after your undergraduate degree, it will definitely be general in the end."
But Liu Yifei likes this topic very much. It seems that she feels very deeply about this topic: "I am going to write this. I have written more than 2,000 words."
"Okay, okay, then I wish you a good score." Zhang Yuanjun said with a smile.
"It must be higher than your score." Liu Yifei raised her chin.
(End of chapter)
