Chapter 250 Period Battle

From the hot summer day to the wild sand in the desert, the film crew of hundreds of people went to Chang'an after experiencing the worst two weather in Xixia and finished shooting the interior scene. The whole interior scene was filmed with three interior theaters of Chang'an Film Studio.

In mid-October, the interior scene was finished. The crew went to Wangling in Xixia to shoot several sets of fighting scenes. Near the end of the year, all the scenes of Journey to the West were completed. The whole play took less than 80 days, which was more than ten days faster than the stars in the previous life.

When the play began shooting, there was no complete script, only an idea in the director's mind. However, Zhang Duo has a complete shot script. It can be said that except for Bai Jingjing, played by Ning Daier, the other parts of the play are progressing quite smoothly.

After Zhang Duo went to Xixia City to say goodbye to Ning Daier, he returned to Bincheng and prepared to enter the post-production. At this time, Shengxin Film and Television Company took a year and a half with an investment of 180 million yuan. After six months of post-production, the production of The Heavenly Palace was finally completed and passed the review of the General Administration and began to enter a strong publicity stage.

At this time, TV, newspapers and the Internet are full of entertainment news about the Heavenly Palace, and the gossip of several protagonists is flying all over the sky. There are many variety shows that people are overwhelmed. The premiere date of "Wreak havoc in Heaven" was finally chosen on Christmas Day, December 25, and its full release date was January 1, 2003. The most important thing is that "Havoc in Heaven" will be released simultaneously worldwide this time.

As soon as this release schedule is released, major domestic film companies can be said to be out of hand, and it is easy for everyone. The release time has been advanced or postponed one after another, so as not to become the cannon fodder of "Havoc in Heaven".

On Wanbang Film and Television, Song Siwei and Jin Yutang also wanted to avoid "Havoc in the Heavenly Palace", because in early December, after Zhang Duo cut out the sample of "Journey to the West", these two people were not very optimistic. Song Siwei's reason is that this film is too noisy, and many humorous jokes are quite cold, not as simple and direct as "East to West", but it is hilarious.

Jin Yutang basically has this view, believing that Zhang Duo has too many private goods in this 80 million production, which makes the film look big and unworthy, and the plot is dragging. It is cut into two episodes, and there will be problems when it is released.

Among these works created by Zhang Duo, "East Evil West Poison" is a literary film that he declared early on that he would not make money, and all three people have no differences. But this time, there was finally a dispute between the three giants of Wanbang Film and Television.

"Aduo, if you say it in advance, it's too late for publicity. I think it's better to postpone it. How about February? Song Siwei suggested.

Zhang Duo sneered, "From the current release schedule announced by major film companies, there are more than 30 films released in February, and there are several large-scale productions of 50 to 60 million. There were only six films released in January. Except for Haunting the Heavenly Palace, they are all small productions that try to drink some soup. In my opinion, it is better for us to arrange to release it in January.

"Ado, "Haunting the Heavenly Palace" uses American special effects. It took more than half a year for post-production alone. Do you think we can compete with the films we have made in a hurry for more than three months?" Jin Yutang said bitterly.

Zhang Duo's eyes slanted and asked, "At the beginning, "Dongcheng Xi" hasn't been used for a month, hasn't it also achieved a box office of 260 million?"

When Song Siwei saw that both of them had the intention of arguing, he quickly dissuaded them and said, "Yutang, Aduo, don't say a few words. We can postpone the discussion of the schedule. Don't be in a hurry!"

The whole meeting finally broke up unhappily and did not agree on a result. However, everything went well on Shengxin Film and Television. The trailer was broadcast on CCTV, bus media and bank publicity media. The dazzling picture made countless audiences look forward to it. Even Zhang Duo has to admit that from the perspective of the picture effect alone, "Haunting the Heavenly Palace" is simply impeccable.

In the previous life, there was also a version of "Haunting the Heavenly Palace" in China, which exaggeratedly said that the visual effect was better and the storyline was relatively poor. The rating on professional film review websites is extremely low, but it has achieved an ultra-high box office of more than 1 billion yuan in the mainland.

In terms of the effect of the promotional film and the current film schedule, it is extremely unlikely that the Sacred Heart version of "Havoc in Heaven" will fail at the box office. Moreover, their stories are not necessarily rubbish. After all, Wang Cheng, the screenwriter of the film, is a person who has dominated the field of popular novels for ten years. Thinking of this, Zhang Duo suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.

The New Year's Eve is only so short, and now there are only two choices left for him, either January or February. No matter what, the outlook is not very optimistic. In January, there were nearly 200 million large-scale productions "The Haunting the Heavenly Palace". Under its strong suppression, the films released at the same time are likely to become cannon fodder. Choosing February means grabbing food with more than 30 films. The so-called good tiger can't hold back a group of wolves. In such a fierce competition, Journey to the West, which is divided into two parts, does not have much advantage.

Is it true that the box office failure is the fate of Journey to the West? Zhang Duo couldn't help but have such an idea in his heart. But he quickly said to himself that he would not fail, that he could not fail, and that he could not accept this kind of failure.

In case of failure, it's easy to say anything else, but how does Ning Daier explain it? Doesn't it seem that what you said at the beginning have become empty words?

After entering December, Zhang Duo spent most of his time thinking about the release of Journey to the West in addition to knocking out 20,000 words of novels every day. Of course, if you are not busy, you will also go to school to listen to the class.

In a blink of an eye, it was mid-December, and Shengxin Film and Television Company sent an invitation to the premiere, asking the three giants of Wanbang Film and Television to be honored anyway.

Naturally, three people will attend this grand event, because everyone knows that "Havoc in Heaven" is not only expected to break the box office record of 260 million, but also be more likely to produce an extremely amazing movie record. Because this is the first film released simultaneously in China. These gimmicks alone make the bosses of major domestic film companies have to take a look!

On December 25th, in front of the Dongcheng store of the Sacred Heart Hospital line in the capital, many stars gathered and high friends were full of seats. Luxury cars are like crucian carp crossing the river, and magnesium lights are like stars in the sky. Dai Anmin stood at the door of the hall with Wang Cheng, full of spring breeze and pride. Every time a celebrity came in, he would say hello. If the boss of a film and television company comes, he will have to talk about it.

Song Siwei brought his wife, Jin Yutang still brought Cheng Nan, and Zhang Duo brought Jin Yuzhi. When a group of six people entered the door. I saw Dai Anmin talking with Chu Guoliang of Sunshine Film and Television. Zhang Duo shouted in his heart that the enemy's road was really narrow, but he had to go forward.

When Dai Anmin saw Zhang Duo and others coming, he quickly bowed his hand and said hello. Then he said with a smile, "A few big drivers are here. It's really glorious here!"

Song Siwei said a few polite words to Dai Anmin, but Jin Yutang smiled and didn't say anything. As for Zhang Duo, he just laughed and said nothing.

Chu Guoliang did not leave, pretending to be polite to Wang Cheng. In fact, he was waiting for this moment. In 2002, Chu Guoliang, a film and television film, was about to become a laughing stock in the circle. Although he has now admitted defeat and no longer competes with Wanbang Film and Television in terms of ratings, it does not mean that he is willing to swallow this breath. He said that he wants to find something unhappy for Zhang Duo and others.

"Mr. Zhang, I heard that your "Journey to the West" is also about to be released, but your trailer only said please look forward to it, not to wait for that day. Does it make me wait so anxious? Do you think it's going to be released one day, so that you can go to the show?"

Because Wanbang Film and Television has not set a release time, but the publicity work can't be done, so we just vaguely made one. Please look forward to it. After the date is set, it will be announced in the second version of the trailer, but I didn't expect Chu Guoliang to ask in public.

For good, Dai Anmin is in strict control here, and the reporters are all stopped outside the red line. But seeing that the situation is different, it is also taken from afar.

Before Zhang Duo could say anything, Jin Yutang smiled and said, "Boss Chu is willing to appreciate it. That can't be better. The release time has not been decided for the time being, which is our publicity strategy. When it is released in the future, we will definitely send you an invitation.

Chu Guoliang sneered: "I'm afraid that the strategy is false, and I'm afraid it's true, right? However, in front of "Haunting the Heavenly Palace", it is not scary and shameless. The 30 million small production of our Sunshine Film and Television is scheduled for February. In addition, I also heard that your "Journey to the West" has been cut into two films. I advise you that in the Chinese film industry, any films cut into two films have not been too successful at the box office!"

Jin Yutang suddenly changed color and said angrily, "Chu, don't be shameless. If you tear your face on this occasion, everyone will not look good on your face."

For this reason, Dai Anmin had to stand up and make up, "Cousin Yu, calm down, calm down. Wang Cheng, take Boss Chu in!" But in his heart, he secretly scolded Chu Guoliang for being a thing. What if Wan Bang and the three of them get excited and adjust the schedule to January? Although I'm not afraid, I'm not afraid of 10,000, just in case. If "Journey to the West" was released in January and the mainland box office counterattacked better than "Haunting the Heavenly Palace", he would have lost his face.

Chu Guoliang was not angry and said with a smile, "Boss Dai, I'm giving you face. Mr. Jin, Director Zhang, I'm waiting for you to send me the invitation of Journey to the West! Haha!" After saying that, Jin Yutang was so angry that it was about to explode.

"Lao Song, A Duo!" Jin Yutang wants to set the schedule now. Song Siwei quickly stopped and said, "Yutang, don't be impulsive. Let's talk about this matter when you go back." Dai Anmin, Zhang Duo and Jin Yuzhi also persuaded Jin Yutang to calm down.

Six people entered the premiere hall. After doing it according to the position on the invitation, Jin Yutang still said angrily, "Isn't it just a schedule? Lao Song, Aduo, how about we settle down now?

Song Siwei frowned and said, "In January, we will face the strong squeeze of Haunting Heaven. In February, there are too many movies released, but if we have to wait until the summer season, so many funds cannot be returned, and the cash on our company's books is too tight, which is difficult to handle!

After Song Siwei finished speaking, he looked at Zhang Duo with his eyes and asked him for his idea. Now, among the three giants of Wanbang, the richest one is Zhang Duo. In addition to the shares of Wanbang Film and Television, there are also Songjiang Morning News and Wansheng Book Company. There are still tens of millions of manuscript income every year. If Wanbang is short of funds, I'm afraid he will have to borrow money from Zhang Duo.

What happened at the door just now can't be kept secret. Maybe it has spread at this moment. I don't know how many reporters are thinking about how to write tomorrow's news? In this case, it's better to set the schedule as soon as possible.

At this moment, Zhang Duo's thoughts are like electricity. Looking back on everything about the movie Journey to the West in his previous life, he suddenly had an idea in his mind. He smiled and said, "Brother Song and cousin Yu, I have already thought of a good release time and premiere location."

"What time, where?" Song Siwei and Jin Yutang can be said to have the same voice. After all, it is a big investment of 8,000. If the box office fails, it is almost the same for Wanbang Film and Television.

Zhang Duo's mouth slightly upturned, showing a smile, lowered his head and whispered, "January 12, Beijing Film Academy."