Chapter 694 The Great Sage haunts the Heavenly Palace
Amidst the hustle and bustle, time passed slowly, and the Spring Festival was here in the blink of an eye.
Tomorrow will be the most important festival in China. Parents with gray hair on their temples are waiting for the return of their children from afar.
The wife who stayed at home prepared a table of meals and took her lovely children to wait for their father to be reunited.
And countless wanderers traveling far away from home have also rushed home from all over the country.
Single aristocrats, both male and female, are forced by their seven aunts and eight aunts to go on blind dates again and again.
For most industries, the Spring Festival means a break.
However, for the entertainment industry, the Spring Festival is one of the most important dates of the year.
This is not only true for movies, but also for TV series. During the winter and summer vacations, it is the time when major companies launch their annual finale dramas.
That is to say, those popular variety shows are rarely broadcast during the Spring Festival. After all, each TV station has to prepare for its own Spring Festival Gala and the New Year’s Eve party on January 1st.
The CCTV Spring Festival Gala is not as good as every year, but the Spring Festival Gala and New Year's Eve parties of major first-line satellite TV are in full swing.
However, the most important thing during the Spring Festival is movies. Nowadays, half of the entertainment news is related to several new movies.
"Havoc in Heaven" has an all-star cast and an external investment of 600 million.
"Omen" known as "God of Gamblers 3".
The big movie "Where Are We Going, Dad" that exploded the ratings at the end of the year.
Word-of-mouth exploded, with hundreds of celebrities recommending "The Return of the Great Sage".
Four movies are vying for the Spring Festival slot, and each one is the focus of current entertainment news and discussions on major related forums and forums.
The four movies were released simultaneously on January 30. Originally planned to be one day later, the three movies released on New Year's Day have all been postponed to New Year's Eve.
Today, the 29th day of the Lunar New Year, four movies held premiere ceremonies in Beijing. Filmmakers, celebrities, and reporters from major media all gathered in the four cinemas.
"Havoc in Heaven" is the biggest movie in the Spring Festival, and its premiere is also the largest among the four movies.
Even "The Return of the Great Sage", which has gained a lot of reputation now, cannot compare.
After all, it is a super blockbuster with an investment of 600 million, with an unrivaled lineup. It is produced by the special effects team of "Lord of the Rings" and is also the first Journey to the West themed movie.
However, Hantang Media is, after all, the largest private film and television company in China, with many subsidiaries including dozens of first- and second-tier stars.
The group's important movie premiere was also one of the few opportunities for its artists to get familiar with Tang An. Basically, everyone who had time and qualifications was present.
Tang An said hello to some senior executives of major companies and approached director Tian Xiaopeng.
"Director Tian, congratulations, after so many years, this movie is finally going to meet the audience."
Being able to spend so many years making a movie, not to mention other things, just the spirit is enough to be admired by all filmmakers.
Looking around the world, there are very few directors who can do this.
This is not only a matter of money for investors, but also a huge risk for the team and director to spend so many years making a movie.
Fortunately, it was successful, soaring into the sky.
Once it fails, years of hard work will be in vain, and if you can't make a movie for seven or eight years, then which investor will be willing to invest in you.
Moreover, the film and television industry is developing rapidly, and the stories from seven or eight years ago may be out of date.
Tian Xiaopeng said quickly, "Thank you, Mr. Tang, for your willingness to invest in "The Return of the Great Sage." If it weren't for you, I don't know how long it will take for this movie to be released, and we don't know if we can hold on until then."
He was also filled with emotion. After so many years, he had cobbled together nearly a hundred investors to make this movie.
And the investment is still not enough, otherwise it would not have lasted seven years. Even if their team took orders from Hollywood, it would not be so time-consuming.
Tang An smiled and said, "I am a filmmaker, and investing in excellent films is what I want to do. Director Tian has taken over many Hollywood animated film projects, and I am very relieved about this film."
"We just take on some outsourcing projects." Tian Xiaopeng sighed.
If it weren't for the production of "The Return of the Great Sage" and the occasional animation projects from Hollywood and Japan, his team probably wouldn't be able to persist.
Tang Andao said, "That at least proves that there is not a big gap between domestic technology and Hollywood. The response to the screening of "The Return of the Great Sage" has been very good. This will be the beginning of the rise of domestic animated films."
Tian Xiaopeng smiled bitterly, "The domestic animation industry does not lack talents and technology, nor does it lack investment, but investors are too impatient."
Tang An nodded. Tian Xiaopeng was right. Investors in domestic film and television culture are all looking to make quick money. Chinese movies generally recognize that there is a one-year cycle. Unless they are big directors, all movies are like this.
The animation production cycle can be imagined, because the only way to speed up the production cycle is to delete the number of frames.
As a major animation country in the world, Japan has many famous animations produced domestically. Not only the simpler parts such as coloring, background, and animation, but also many mid-term links such as storyboards, 3D, and retouching are handed over to domestic companies.
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Even the second original painting and the first original painting are largely from domestic companies.
Detective Conan, Inuyasha, Naruto, Death Note and other well-known animations all have domestic companies.
Not only Japan and Japan, there are also a large number of animated films in Hollywood with the participation of domestic companies, but they are given ample time and have higher quality requirements.
For the same project, domestic investors require it to be released in a year or even less to make money.
Hollywood and Nippon can give enough time to complete the project, so the quality of products produced by the same company and manufactured for foreign OEMs is completely different from those produced domestically.
Tang An shook his head, "But investors can't help it. The domestic market is not as good as Hollywood and Japan. Once the cycle is like theirs for two years or more, it is better to do something else and get back the money faster. After all, they
It’s to make money, Japan and Hollywood investors’ first purpose is to make money, but the other side’s market is better.”
"As long as investors can see that Chinese comics can make a lot of money and the income is high enough, I think the situation will improve in the future, and at least some people will be willing to wait an extra year or two and no longer be so anxious."
"I hope so. We need more help from Mr. Tang for the distribution of the movie. Many people from our team have left in recent years. Some have gone to advertising agencies, some have become costume designers, and some have been working on TV series. It's a pity.
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The loss of talent, even from his own team, made Tian Xiaopeng a little heartbroken.
"It will get better. There are troughs in any industry. Only when you get out of it can you reach the peak!"
Soon the premiere ceremony began, with Tang An and the creative staff taking the stage.
It's just an animated movie, with only voice actors and no stars.
If it weren't for the popularity of the previous screening, it would be a bit shabby.
Without further ado, Tang An announced that the movie would officially start screening.
"Today is New Year's Eve, and it will be New Year's Eve in a few hours. I am very happy that everyone can take the time to attend the premiere of "Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage" during this time of family reunion. I am also here
I don’t want to waste everyone’s time, but I have to rush back to reunite with my family. I can only say one thing, this movie will definitely not disappoint you, thank you!”
It is said that a long time ago, there was a monkey king named Sun Wukong. Sun Wukong had great magic power and great magical powers. He angered the Jade Emperor because he caused trouble in the Heavenly Palace. The Jade Emperor sent heavenly soldiers and generals to capture him.
With a narration, the movie officially begins, with the scene of Sun Wukong causing havoc in the Heavenly Palace.
The great sage sat on the top of the mountain and looked at these so-called gods.
"You have violated the law of heaven, why don't you get punished immediately!" King Tota stepped forward to arrest you.
However, the answer to him was just a peach.
Li Tianwang was beaten away by Tao Zi.
Unable to calm down with shame and anger, he ordered the heavenly soldiers and generals to rush forward quickly to capture the monster monkey!
“What a peach, it’s crunchy when you take a bite!”
"Why does it feel like listening to Peking Opera!"
"Armstrong Super Slalom!"
The giant spirit god stepped forward.
The great sage only had disdain in his eyes.
He was defeated with just one move and one kick!
Nezha stepped forward to fight.
The four heavenly kings each show their magical powers.
The body shape changes, and the way of transformation is compared with Erlang Shen.
Move forward fearlessly in the rain of arrows.
What about Marshal Tianpeng?
Still being thrown into the opposite room!
In the war with the heavenly soldiers and generals, the great sage won a complete victory!
However, Tathagata Buddha could not tolerate him despising heaven.
Put a chain seal on him and suppress him under Wuzhishan!
Then Sun Wukong has been pressed under the Five Elements Mountain!
"The Great Sage who was crushed under the Five Elements Mountain is no longer the Great Sage!"
"After causing havoc in the Heavenly Palace, there will be no more Monkey King!"
"Weimao felt sad when I watched the beginning!"
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The scene changed to more than 400 years later, when a boy picked up the Monkey King's doll.
The boy's father teased the boy, "Don't worry, the Monkey King will not die, he is just asleep!"
Then he stood up and said hello to go on his way.
There are steep cliffs and rugged paths. If you are not careful, you will fall into the abyss.
Mother holding sleeping child.
The father comforted his wife, everything was so harmonious and peaceful.
The short-term tranquility was broken by the arrival of the mountain monster. If it weren't for this mountain monster, who would be willing to leave their hometown with their families in this troubled world?
The father resolutely drew his sword and faced the ferocious mountain demon.
The father was fighting with the mountain demon. The mother was holding her child and was pushed to the edge of the cliff by the mountain demon!
The mother looked at her lovely child and resolutely jumped into the cliff abyss.
There are two tragedies at the beginning of the movie: Monkey King, who is trapped at the foot of Wuzhi Mountain, and his mother who is forced to jump off a cliff.
There is a sense of dissonance on this festive day.
And some sentimental viewers were also a little melancholy.
"Women are naturally weak, but mothers are strong!"
"I would rather be a peace dog than a man in troubled times!"
"Why do I want to cry after reading a little bit!"
The scene changed and we came to the mountains.
A wandering monk who was drawing water by the river saw a wooden basin in the stream.
Quickly walked to the water and picked up the tub.
He picked up the little child from inside and sighed at the poor child.
But in these troubled times, who is not pitiful?
The child could not speak yet, but his cute and innocent expression made the old monk feel warm in his heart.
He hugged the child tightly, and the two of them depended on each other and never separated!
The old monk took the child to beg for alms!
Climb mountains!
Lived in a cave!
Go ahead in the blizzard!
Playing in the reeds!
The child is growing up slowly!
Watching the old man and the young man wandering around the world, the hardships and dangers involved are heart-wrenching.
"Didn't you jump off the cliff? Why is there a wooden basin?"
"It feels like San Mao's Wanderings!"
"Master is so cute! So cute!"
"Jiang Liu'er? Has the screenwriter seen Go Boy!"
When the title sequence ends and two lines of small words appear on the screen, the story officially begins.