On January 8, 2014, the big movies (Ghost Blowing Lantern 3: Cloudside Insect Valley) and (Law Abiding Citizen 4) have been completed, but the post-production is still a big event. It would be good if Ghost Blowing Lantern 3 can be released by the end of 2014.

Even (Abiding by the Law 4) will be released in the summer of 2014.

But this does not prevent Zhao's Pictures from preparing to produce a live-action version of "Chang'e Flying to the Moon". After much deliberation, Zhao Donghuai selected "Chang'e Flying to the Moon" from projects such as "Fengshen" and "Journey to the West" because as early as 1991, Jiahe

The 2D animation "Chang'e Flying to the Moon" took in a box office of US$41 million in North America and US$29 million in Europe.

At that time, Jiahe spent two years producing this project and spent a full US$20 million on publicity resources to achieve good results in Europe and the United States.

After deducting the 20 million U.S. dollars announced, divided with North American theaters, and taxes, etc., what finally fell into Golden Harvest's pocket was basically nothing, just a capital guarantee.

But the great achievements in Europe and the United States that year also stimulated the animated version (Chang'e Flying to the Moon), which became a hit in East and Southeast Asia. The box office figures in Europe and the United States were similar to those in overseas countries, stimulating the consumption passion of compatriots.

Just the box office profits in East and Southeast Asia have made Golden Harvest a lot of money, and then... the video revenue is another long-term benefit.

With such a foundation of Chang'e.

Zhao's Pictures is producing a live-action version after more than 20 years. It can use the viewing foundation of the animated version to arouse a certain number of old movie fans.

This is similar to how comic book blockbusters come with their own fan base!

Similar to Hollywood productions of (Cinderella) (Beauty and the Beast) (Mermaid) and other live-action movies and TV shows, no matter how many animated versions and TV series there are before this, it will not prevent them from building IPs to develop live-action versions.

Even the old animation (Sleeping Beauty), after producing a live-action movie (Maleficent), can still generate massive box office hits around the world.

No matter how many mythological TV series, animated TV series, etc. have been produced in mainland China, none like "Chang'e Flying to the Moon" has made a lot of box office revenue in Europe and the United States, and there are no related DVD discs that have hit the market and accumulated influence.

Then if you bring up other projects again, it will be a brand new IP for Europe and the United States.

But starting from the 1990s, Jiahe series such as "Chang'e Flying to the Moon", "The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl", and then the Mainland China Film Studio's "Havoc in Heaven", "Nezha Havoc in the Sea", etc. are all worth trying.

Live-action movie.

One by one, this kind of projects can lead to the development of North American Marvel and DC universe series.

This is also an attempt to create a new major series after the "Ghost Blowing Deng" series. The difference is that "Ghost Blowing Deng" ATV and Zhao's Pictures bought out the full copyright and made the name famous. Other film and television practitioners cannot follow suit at will and waste money.

If you create IPs such as Chang'e and Nezha, the copyright belongs to the public, which will make many practitioners take advantage and follow suit.

But it’s not that easy to follow the trend. In addition to special effects production and live-action film and television production capabilities, more than 90% of those who follow the trend are unable to enter movie theaters on a large scale to schedule films. Not only European and American theaters, they cannot enter.

In East Asia and Southeast Asia, Vanguard Group is the largest theater chain, right? Vanguard Group will not arrange movies for you, which means you can travel to fringe theaters for a few days, or just pay a lot of money online.

When Zhao Donghuai set up the project to star in the IMAX-3D version of Hou Yi, paired with the big-screen Chang'e, An Feng had already been eager to take on the role of Chang'e, but her competitor quickly came to the fore.

Bingbing, who had been out of the spotlight for a while, even came here to act coquettishly. Director Zhao finally put in all kinds of skills and hard work to appease Bingbing... It's not that she can't play Chang'e because of her appearance, but she is too bright.

There are many goddesses and fairies in myths and stories. When it comes to Bingbing, you will seamlessly associate it with a charming witch like Daji.

The compatibility between Chang'e and her image is really not that high.

Then Yuanyuan came to attack... Can Gao Yuanyuan play Chang'e in ancient costume? Of course she can, but it doesn't seem as stunning as An Feng's ancient costume.

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January 10th, Beijing.

Lao Pan, who was about to go shopping with his wife and children, received a call. He was suddenly surprised and said with an incomprehensible expression, "Daughter-in-law, I can take a big vacation in 2014 and 2015. Zhao Sheng asked someone to tell me the news. It's a ghost blowing the light."

After filming three parts, I’m not in a hurry to make the fourth one.”

"I can do whatever I want during my two-year schedule, so I can spend more time with you."

Xiao Dong was overjoyed, then surprised, "Then there won't be any substitutions in the subsequent series, right? For such a big series, what if you were replaced midway?"

Lao Pan laughed, "That's not the case. The boss plans to film a live-action version of Chang'e flying to the moon. Zhao Sheng will play Hou Yi himself, Chang'e should also be a certain Mrs. Zhao, and the rest are all supporting roles. In the end,

The main focus is Chinese style mythology and IMAX-3D photography.”

"Think about that level of fairy tale, shooting the sun, one after another, the special effects of that level are done, it is amazing enough in 2D theaters, let alone 3D viewing.

It worked.”

"Zhao Sheng just proposed a plan. I can't wait to see the final product. Let's go shopping. The rest will be easy."

"I thought we might start filming the fourth part of Ghost Blowing Lantern after the New Year."

The shooting of "Ghost Blowing Lantern 3" started in January 2013 after New Year's Day, and was completed by the end of July, and special effects production started.

He thought that after the Spring Festival at most, he would take a break for half a year before releasing the fourth part.

Regardless of whether the third part is completed or not, it will not affect the filming schedule of the fourth part. Now that it has been suspended for two years, it is really a long vacation for Lao Pan himself.

Xiao Dong was also surprised, "Then if the filming of Chang'e Flying to the Moon is good, I guess we might launch live-action film and television projects such as Nezha Havoc in the Sea and Havoc in Heaven. Thinking about it, I'm really looking forward to it."

Various animated versions and TV series versions are already amazing and classic.

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Big movie real-life special effects IAMX-3D?? More than expectations.

The next moment, Xiao Dong was eager to try, "I started filming (Under the Zhengyang Gate) in October 2012. It was broadcast at the end of October last year. It was also a hit drama like the king of dramas in the first round. Now that I have some free time, do you think I have the chance to go to (Chang'e)

The crew of "Flying to the Moon" is interviewing for a small role??"

Even in the past two years, she has not lacked resources. She has also encountered heavyweight projects. She said that after the adaptation, she became the national good wife (under the Zhengyang Family). Xiaodong's reputation has been rising steadily since it became a hit.

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I want to brand myself as a good daughter-in-law of China all at once.

But, a mythical movie with super special effects starring Zhao Donghuai and Mrs. Zhao? That kind of project is also super greedy for Xiao Dong. Even if it is a supporting role, it is much better than a large number of ordinary film and television heroines.

Old Pan was delighted, "Then when Zhao Sheng openly recruits actors, you can find a suitable role and go for an interview. After all, your acting skills are quite good."

While chatting and laughing, Lao Pan went out with his wife and son. It was a happy day to play. He turned 40 this year and his son is now 5 years old. In the past few years, he was too busy and rarely spent time with his children.

I feel relaxed now...

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Two days later, the atmosphere of the Chinese Spring Festival was getting closer and closer. After signing for a courier at Lao Pan's house, Xiao Dong simply scanned the package and said with a smile, "Lao Pan, this is to mail you a script or other invitations, right?"

"

"How long did it take for the news that you were going to take a break to spread? Dozens of copies came to the house?"

Lao Pan, who was teasing his son in the study, couldn't help but come out, took the express and tore up the package. When he saw a large script document of "White Night", he saw a handwritten envelope underneath the document.

He immediately rolled his eyes and said, "This project team is quite unique. How old is it? They even invited me with a handwritten envelope? It's quite sincere."

After a few days of rest at home, I received dozens of movie and TV drama scripts from outside, but most of them were email invitations.

Similar to the paper document bags and handwritten letters in front of me, they are really rare.

"You go play with your son, and I'll read the script by the way."

After saying that, he walked to the sofa area in the living room. There were so many script invitations sent by email that he didn't look at them one by one. This one was sincere...

In the adult world, respect is also mutual.

Lao Pan was fascinated as soon as he saw it. It wasn't until Xiao Dong called him several times during lunch that he woke up, "I'm going, time flies so fast?"

Xiao Dong also walked over curiously, "This book is very good? Why do you think you are so involved in it?"

Lao Pan couldn't help but sigh, "It's a very good crime mystery film, in the style of a TV series. You guys wait for dinner first, and I'll read the letter."

When he started to read the letter, he soon became happy, "Here I go, this screenwriter is an outsider and has not joined any film and television production company. He just got interested and wrote a script. He also asked a professional screenwriter to teach him. He was originally one of our

A lawyer in Beijing."

"I have applied to several film and television companies, including TV stations, but no one has responded. He applied to me and said that if I am willing to act, he also hopes that I can help find a production company?? He is not afraid that I will blackmail the script.

really big."

This screenwriter is really a pure amateur. The script mailed to Lao Pan was a complete outline with all the detailed framework, including a personal script with one male lead and two male leads, and one protagonist playing two roles.

Xiao Dong was also surprised and guessed, "I think you are too famous to do such a dishonorable thing. Besides, didn't you say that the screenwriter is a lawyer? Then this script will definitely be registered and filed."

Lao Pan did not continue reading, put down the documents and letters, and walked to the dining table, "I will make two copies after dinner, and then take the original documents to Qiankun Film and Television. I feel that the Fourth Young Master may be interested."

"Since Fourth Young Master's company is in the capital, I don't have to send emails to Hong Kong. The book is indeed quite exciting."

The original trajectory of 2017's "White Night" was that after writing the script for more than three years, I couldn't find investment, so I kept squeezing it and it became a web drama.

It is also Lao Pan’s personal career turnaround.

Now that I have encountered this project in advance, I started it as soon as I was interested. Xiao Dong said in shock, "Then you take a break for these two years? But you are right. If you really want to relax for two years and do nothing, you will be ruined."

Now, my acting skills will become rusty."

Lao Pan nodded, "Yes, I'm still thinking that I don't have any projects during the break. I can occasionally go to Asia Opera to be a guest acting teacher. Then I can take my son with me. It can also be played and relaxed. For this script, the annual vacation will be completely over after the Spring Festival. Let's start filming again.

It’s not too late either.”

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Two hours later.

As soon as Lao Pan arrived at the Qiankun Film and Television Building with his document bag, he saw a group of security guards standing under the awning, blocking the entrance and exit in a fan shape, as if the police were blocking the scene of a crime.

He thought something big had happened here, and he was in a daze when he saw a security guard running over quickly, "Teacher Pan? Are you here for business in our company?"

As the most popular young student, Lao Pan's face was like a card reader. When he nodded uncertainly, the security guard turned around with a smile and said, "Teacher Pan, please come in."

Lao Pan asked suspiciously, "What is happening to you?"
To be continued...