There are still two days left until launch. 1:15 p.m. Two buses arrived at the Bright Entertainment Company one after another, attracting many people to watch.
"Look, look, there are two buses parked downstairs. What are they for?"
"The film department is going to film, and the crew is probably about to leave."
"I really envy my colleagues in the film department. They can travel all over the country while working. Unlike us who sit in the office all day long, our work is really boring in comparison!"
"You can apply to go to the film department!"
"Forget it then. It's fine if it's a place with nice scenery, but I won't be able to bear it if I go to the desert to film."
"You are really..." After all, it had nothing to do with him, so he chatted for a few words and continued to work.
film department.
"Everyone, get ready. The bus has arrived downstairs. Take your things and go downstairs." After the words fell, the originally quiet office area suddenly became lively.
Many people were carrying bags on their shoulders and pushing suitcases in their hands, ready to go downstairs.
"Xiaoshan, don't forget to bring me some souvenirs when you go abroad."
"We are going to film, not travel. We will talk about it later. If we have time to rest, I will buy you something."
"Then can I choose it myself?"
"If you reimburse me, anything is fine." Two people
"Haha" laughed, they are very good friends and like to joke around.
“After the plane lands, don’t forget to send a message.”
"oK!"
"Let's go, have a nice journey!" Many people said goodbye. We are all colleagues in the film department. This time we are filming abroad. We usually can't come back even if we take a break. Therefore, the next time we meet again, it will be the time when the film is finished.
The same is true for the artist management department.
"Congratulations! Perform well. This is a rare opportunity. Try to get Mr. Tan to notice you." Although there are still many people in the department who don't know that Tan Yue's new movie is about to start filming, it is no longer a secret for the artist management department. thing.
"It's just that I'm lucky. I think your acting skills are not bad either." The two are good friends and often work together in filming.
The person who was not selected opened his hands and said: "You don't need to comfort me. Not being selected means that my acting skills are not perfect yet. I will work hard during this period."
"Come on, brother! As long as you have this attitude, Mr. Tan's next new movie will definitely have a role for you." The two hugged each other vigorously.
"You have to work hard too!"
"feel free to contact."
"Contact us anytime." For actors like them who have acting skills but are not famous, Tan Yue's movie is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Even if you have a small role with only a few scenes in it, the probability of being discovered by the audience and other directors will be much higher.
Therefore, these actors who are about to go abroad are extremely excited, and almost everyone is thinking about performing well.
The entrance to the Bright Entertainment Company quickly became lively.
"Just thinking about taking a nearly 14-hour flight gives me a headache!" The employees who got on the bus started chatting.
"Wear an eye mask and just go to sleep directly after getting on the plane, otherwise it will be very uncomfortable when you get there."
"How long does it take to reverse the jet lag?" The speaker was visiting the United States for the first time.
"It all depends on the individual's physique. Some people can jump off the plane while others can't recover even after lying in a hotel for three days."
"I hope this won't happen to me." Such a long journey would be boring for one person, but fortunately there are many people, and they are all familiar with each other, so it is very lively.
The crew and artists boarded the bus one after another. ...President’s Office.
"The bus has arrived and everyone is starting to board." Chen Ye reported the following situation.
"Okay, I'll go down right away." Tan Yue looked around the office. All the documents had been put into the cabinet and the tea sets on the coffee table had been put away.
It's been out for several months, and it will definitely gather dust if left outside.
"Let's go." Seeing that there was nothing left to pack, Tan Yue turned and left the office. Chen Ye followed silently, feeling somewhat reluctant to leave, as he would not be able to see her again for the next few months.
The company has a lot of things to do, and with Chen Ye here, he can also help process and sort out some information, sharing some of the pressure.
"Ah Yue, are you leaving now?" As soon as Tan Yue left the office, he saw Chen Ziyu walking towards him.
"Everyone is starting to get in the car, and it's time for me to set off."
"I'll take you to the airport." Tan Yue thought about refusing, but noticed Chen Ziyu's subtle expression and said, "Then it will be hard on you!" Chen Ziyu nodded slightly and said softly: "Let's go." Thinking of Tan Yue's upcoming After flying to the United States and staying there for a few months, I felt a little tight in my chest and an indescribable discomfort in my heart.
The two took the elevator to the underground garage. Chen Ziyu opened the driver's door and said, "Still the same old rules, I'll drive."
"ok." Tan Yue got into the passenger seat. The car came out of the garage and drove all the way on the highway to Beijing International Airport.
The road was relatively smooth, Tan Yue said: "As soon as I leave, all the company's documents will be handed over to you again. Don't be busy with work all day long. You must rest when you should." Chen Ziyu smiled slightly: "That's right. What I want to tell you is that filming will be more difficult. Don’t be busy during the day and also busy at night. Make sure you get enough sleep so that you can be energetic for work the next day."
"Then let's abide by it together and supervise each other." More than an hour later, the car drove into the international airport's send-off channel.
After arriving at the parking place, Chen Ziyu said reluctantly: "Send me a message as soon as the plane lands." Tan Yue said 'hmm': "If the plane is not delayed, it will be 8pm according to the time there. Zhong, it's morning here. I will call you as soon as possible." Chen Ziyu said: "Do you still remember what I told you in the car?"
"Get more rest." Chen Ziyu joked: "Read it silently in your mind every day."
"You must keep your mission in mind." Tan Yue said, "Be careful on the way back." Then, Tan Yue, wearing a mask and sunglasses, got out of the car and entered the airport with his entourage.
After two hours of waiting, a plane from Beijing to Ohio, USA, took off. After a fourteen-hour flight, the plane finally landed in Mansfield.
Everyone who got off the plane no longer had the excitement before boarding, and the only thing they felt now was fatigue.
The reception staff here saw Tan Yue and others appearing at the exit. He waved the sign in his hand vigorously and shouted: "Mr. Tan, Mr. Tan is here!" This person is also an old man in the company. , in the previous three movies, this person was responsible for coming here early to preside over the work.
Everyone exchanged a few brief greetings before boarding the bus to the hotel. More than twenty hours had passed since the departure of the company, and with the car and plane rides, the energy had already been exhausted.
On the way to the hotel, few people spoke. However, in order to adapt faster, Tan Yue continued to understand the current situation with the person in charge here.
It is convenient to arrange the next work. After arriving at the hotel and checking in, everyone in the crew went to rest.
...the next day.
"How is everyone's condition? Is anyone in serious condition?" Tan Yue asked the person sitting opposite him after having breakfast.
"Two of them kept vomiting last night and were sent to the hospital in the middle of the night. One of them has already come out this morning, and the other one needs to be checked again."
"Is everyone else okay?"
"I did some statistics and found that many people haven't gotten up yet and are probably still suffering from jet lag."
"Then let them continue to rest." Tan Yue asked: "How is the venue being set up?"
"According to your latest adjustment plan, we have prepared the beginning of the movie, but the prison scene will have to wait a little longer."
"Make an appointment with them and we'll go take a look later."
"Yes." Half an hour later, Tan Yue and his group took a car to the filming location. The two places are very close to each other and it takes less than ten minutes to reach the place.
"Mr. Tan, the person standing at the door is the person in charge sent over there."
"They actually sent someone over." Tan Yue was a little surprised. With the participation of translators, the two parties had a friendly and enthusiastic conversation.
The other party fell in love with Tan Yue because of the movie "The Godfather" and became a loyal fan. He even asked for an autographed photo from Tan Yue, so a group photo was indispensable.
Under his leadership, Tan Yue and several assistant directors inspected the shooting location and discussed how to set up the machine from time to time.
Not only these assistant directors, but also Tan Yue came to this place for the first time and had to carefully check whether the venue met the filming requirements.
Time passes unconsciously. After the discussion was completed and the results were reached, I looked up and found that the sky was already dark.
"What time is it now?" Tan Yue asked
"Six forty-three."
"Then let's hurry back and go back. There will be a launch party in the evening." Everyone nodded without objection. They had already discussed all the issues that they should pay attention to during the filming.
The place where the opening banquet was held was the hotel where they stayed. Then return by car. In the lobby on the second floor of the hotel, almost all the crew of "The Shawshank Redemption" are here.
After a day's rest, most people have fully recovered. When they heard that a startup banquet was going to be held, they even directly resurrected with full health.
main table. Zhou Can, Ma Guoliang, Fan Shan and others were sitting together chatting.
"Is Mr. Tan still up there?" Ma Guoliang asked. One of them replied: "Mr. Tan seems to have gone to check out the filming location today. He probably hasn't come back yet." The kick-off banquet officially started at eight o'clock, and no one was in a hurry.
"Mr. Tan is back!" A man trotted and quickly returned to his place. The hall quickly became quiet. Tan Yue stepped into the hall. After everyone stood up to say hello and responded, Tan Yue walked directly towards the main table. The other three directors were sitting at the table next to them.
While waiting for the food to arrive, several people started chatting. Tan Yue asked with a smile: "You are all in good spirits. It seems that the jet lag has reversed." Fan Shan replied: "My old bones are not bad. I got used to it after one night's sleep." He thought When I got off the plane yesterday, my whole mind was groggy. I was still worried about whether it would affect the filming progress, but I didn't expect that I would be fine today.
Ma Guoliang on the side said: Teacher Fan's health is much better than that of our young people. Recently, I learned a new word on the Internet called crispy college student. I feel that I am quite crispy now. ” Laughter filled the entire hall.
Not long after, the waiter started serving the food. The characteristic of this launch banquet is that there are Chinese and Western food, and wine is naturally indispensable. Beer, white wine and red wine are all available.
Whether you drink or not, you must be prepared. Tan Yue picked up the microphone and said, "Everyone, be quiet for a moment." The hall fell silent instantly.
Tan Yue continued: "This time the crew members include old friends and new friends. When problems arise again, I hope that for old friends, you can take the initiative to help new partners."
"Everyone welcome the new friends with a round of applause!" Before Tan Yue could finish his words, warm applause and cheers rang out in the hall.
"There are also many new friends coming in. I hope you can learn from the old members in the next period of time. If you find a problem that you cannot solve, you should report it to me as soon as possible."
"Every filming is a very arduous process. To make a better movie, everyone will have to work harder. Here, I would like to thank everyone in advance." The hall once again burst into warm applause.
"I see that many employees have filmed "The Godfather" with me. My goal this time is to surpass "The Godfather". I hope you can work hard with me. The food has been served, so I won’t waste everyone’s time. Let’s start. Let’s eat!” The launch party has officially begun!
Because tomorrow is the start-up ceremony, no one wants to drink too much. Even Ma Guoliang, who usually likes to drink, has switched to tea.
This has also been his habit all along. He can drink some alcohol normally, but he will never drink during filming.
"Brother Ma, do you want to come a little bit?" Fan Shan asked. Ma Guoliang waved his hand and said, "No more drinking. I will drink with you again when the closing banquet is held."
"You have to ask Zhou Can for free drinking. I don't drink much." Zhou Can raised his cup and said, "Teacher Ma, Teacher Fan, I will substitute tea for wine. I hope that in the next period of time, you two Teacher, please take more care of me." I was originally a person who was quite afraid of society, but today I suddenly said so much because I wanted to play the leading role in a movie.
The person who is more powerful than him is a supporting character. He is worried that he will not perform well and will be held back.
"Don't worry, it's all on us." The opening party for the crew of "The Shawshank Redemption" came to an end soon.
No one wants to miss out on such an important moment tomorrow. Even if they drink, it is just a small drink. Most people still drink drinks or tea.
Tan Yue returned to his room, opened his laptop, and held the script in his hand. Shooting would start tomorrow, so he still needed to get familiar with it first.
