After leaving China Film, Tang An asked Xu Manyun to go to Optoelectronics to submit the script for review, and then start preparations.
The crew this time is the same as the one from the last "Terror Cruise". They have been working together for a month and a half, and they have a good understanding.
Moreover, Tang An would have to train a new crew, which would be a waste of time.
I hope they are still so serious and obedient.
The army has not moved, but the food and grass have gone first.
It takes at least a month to prepare in the early stage of shooting, choose the location, and start setting up in advance.
The location must also be determined in advance according to the requirements of the script, otherwise if you look for it temporarily, you will definitely be blind.
There are also equipment and props that may be used by each department during the shooting. There are many and indispensable ones. I would rather have them all ready when the time comes.
Of course, the script must be reviewed first and approved by all departments involved before the project is approved.
There should be nothing wrong with the script. The beginning is set in Xiangjiang, and there should be no problems with drug dealers, kidnappings, and gun battles.
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Driving to Huayi, Tang An wanted to identify the actors first, then calculate the costs, and then several companies would make investment and distribution plans.
Followed the front desk to Wang Zhongjun's office.
"Haha, Director Tang is here!"
As soon as he knocked on the door and entered, Wang Zhongjun stood up and greeted Tang An.
"Hello, Director Wang!"
Tang An sat down opposite him and said straight to the point without talking nonsense, "Director Wang, I have started preparations for my new film. I am here to ask you for some actors this time."
"Oh, who does Director Tang like?"
Wang Zhongjun said grandly, "As long as they are artists from our company, Director Tang can choose them at will!"
People can choose whatever they want, but they still have to be paid.
Hundreds and tens of millions have been invested, and Wang Zhongjun doesn't care about the one hundred to hundreds of thousands.
However, the salary of a star is equated with the individual's identity and status. Unless it is absolutely necessary, or if you make a few movies in a row, it usually only goes up but not down.
"Thank you very much, Director Wang. My film mainly needs a heroine, a second male drug lord, two subordinates, and a policeman. The main actors are probably these."
Wang Zhongjun listened to Tang An and took out a stack of information from the drawer and handed it over.
"Director Tang, let's make your own choice. These people's schedules will be vacant for the next six months!"
Tang An didn't waste any time, he took over the pages and read them, and quickly took out several pieces of information.
"There are only these 5 people. If they are in the company now, please ask Director Wang to help me make arrangements!"
So fast!
Wang Zhongjun looked at Tang An in surprise and suddenly said, "It turns out that Director Tang has already chosen someone!"
After making a phone call to make arrangements, Wang Zhongjun said curiously, "Director Tang, I wonder if it would be convenient for me to read the script?"
"Now many people are curious about what story your science fiction film is about. I think it won't be a clichéd superhero like Hollywood Superman!" Wang Zhongjun added.
Ever since Tang An told the media that he was going to make a story about a superwoman, movie fans who were expecting him to come up with a good idea were a little disappointed.
When talking about Superman, the first thing that comes to mind is the image of the savior wearing underwear.
An ordinary person on weekdays, at every critical moment, he transforms into a superman and steps forward to act chivalrously and save the world.
I don’t know how many movies have been made in Hollywood’s “Superman” series. Is it possible that Tang An can make a good one?
"Of course not. In that case, you might as well go watch a Hollywood blockbuster. The superwoman in my movie is not that upright. Director Wang can read the script for details!"
Tang An said and handed over the script.
Compared with the original version, Tang An has made some changes.
The original movie scene was from Baodao to Paris, but Tang An changed it to Xiangjiang to Beijing.
Luzonbek is a Frenchman, so it is very convenient to shoot in Paris, but Tang An would be blinded when he goes there, and the round-trip air tickets, food and accommodation for hundreds of people are a lot of money.
The subsequent scenes in the capital only have a few one-sided shootout scenes, and there is nothing inappropriate about them. There should be no problem in filming in the capital.
It is also necessary to replace the treasure island with Xiangjiang. People say that Xiangjiang has 300,000 young and Dangerous people, which is a mess. In fact, it is the safest among Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.
Moreover, when you go to Baodao to shoot, you must go to Chen Guofu for help. All the big shots in the entertainment industry there are friends with him.
This is a personal debt, and it will be difficult to negotiate overseas copyrights in the future.
When the time comes, Xiangjiang will ask Bernard to make arrangements. Doesn’t Yu Dong want the distribution rights?
China Film, Huayi, Bernard, Chengtian, just such a film actually involves four companies. It can be imagined how deeply involved the entertainment industry is, let alone those blockbusters with investment of hundreds of millions.
After more than 10 minutes, Wang Zhongjun returned the script to Tang An and sighed, "As expected of Director Tang, he can come up with such an excellent idea even if he doesn't make a horror movie, because drugs seep into the blood and organs and give him super powers.
, and in the end, he was able to travel through time and space, and his whole person disappeared between heaven and earth, but he was everywhere!"
After reading the script, Wang Zhongjun felt lucky for his previous decision.
This movie does not rely on special effects scenes at all. The most important thing is the plot, this idea.
There is no need for too many special effects, which means that costs are reduced and risks are reduced to the lowest point.
However, Wang Zhongjun remembered that there was another important role that Tang An had not mentioned just now, and couldn't help but ask, "Director Tang, who are you going to invite to play the role of professor?"
"I want to cast Uncle Ming. His temperament is absolutely perfect for the role!" Tang An thought about it and didn't hide it.
Although Wang Jinghua left Huayi with Chen Daoming, Liang Jiahui, Liu Jialing, Hu Jun and others half a month ago and joined Chengtian.
It is worth mentioning that it was originally rumored that Fan Binbin and Wang Jinghua were very close. To show sincerity, Wang Jinghua stopped contact with Ms. Chen. As a result, Ms. Chen did not go to Chengtian and Fan Binbin also stayed in Huayi.
It was probably Wang Zhongjun who was behind the scenes. During that time, Fan Binbin and Ms. Chen appeared in the same event many times and were frequently compared by reporters.
Chen Daoming!
Wang Zhongjun frowned when he heard this. He didn't care that Tang An had found an actor from Cheng Tian. In fact, at Chen Daoming's level, it didn't matter which company he was in.
What he was worried about was whether Tang An had any intention of leaning towards Chengtian!
However, seeing Tang An's calm face, Wang Zhongjun suppressed his doubts. Chen Daoming is indeed very suitable for this role, at least more suitable than all the actors currently under Huayi.
"Director Tang has a great eye for selecting people. Lao Chen is indeed very suitable for this role!"
Then his subordinates called to inform him that the five actors were already waiting, and Wang Zhongjun dropped the topic.
"Then, Director Wang, I will leave first. I will come back to you about the investment when the time comes, and the three of us will have a good discussion!"
After saying that, Tang An went to meet the five actors he wanted.