Sun Peng was not awarded the Best Film and Best Director awards for Magnolia.
Like the Oscars, the judges believe that "Heroes" is too commercial and lacks a bit of "artistic flavor". Moreover, its high box office has naturally become an obstacle to winning...
Sun Peng obviously scoffed at this rumored statement.
He would rather believe that it was because "Heroes" was not nominated for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, which made the Magnolia Awards organizing committee worried. If it was not even nominated for the Oscars, then if it won the Magnolia Award for Best Picture,
Will it make people question the fairness of the awards and the compromise on business and box office?
You know, the influence of the Magnolia Award is getting bigger and bigger now.
Fortunately, on the other hand, "Hero" won four awards including Best Soundtrack, Best Original Screenplay, Best Costume Design, and Best Action Design, which gave it some comfort.
And "Mulan", of course, won the best animated feature film!
In the words of the guest who presented the award to Xia Qingqing and others, this animation is "a milestone and a sign that China Animation has entered a new era!"
Sun Peng finally gained a lot from this award ceremony.
So when he was surrounded by reporters again after the show, Sun Peng did not leave in a hurry. Instead, he answered the questions with a smile. He even said a few words about the new film he collaborated with Lucas and the others.
However, when someone asked him, Zhang Hailin and Liang Ren, who stood together and chatted for a long time before the awards ceremony started, whether they were considering forming China's Big Three crew, Sun Peng shook his head firmly.
"Obviously, it's not possible in a short time."
Shaking his head, Sun Peng said with a smile: "Although it has always been a pleasure to cooperate with Brother Liang, and Director Zhang is a senior in the film industry that I have always respected and look forward to working with, but my work has been scheduled for the next two years.
The book is very full, and there are still a few scripts in hand that have not been written..."
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"It's a pity. If you agree, it will be super sensational news."
On the way back, Liu Chang shook his head and sighed: "Think about it, there is a movie in Hollywood that is a collaboration between the three giants, and there is another movie in China... Tsk, tsk, it will definitely be compared by countless people, pk, just shoot it
The box office can’t even be low!”
Regarding her words, Sun Peng obviously had a different view, and chuckled: "Haha, someone in China will compare it with it, right?"
"Well, domestic competition is also fine!"
"Ha ha."
Smiling, Sun Peng did not answer Liu Chang's words.
Originally, he did have some thoughts and wanted to write another script for Liang Ren. After all, this big boss needs to be famous and have acting skills. It would be a pity not to cooperate. But as Sun Peng entered the "Science Fiction +"
At the "magical" stage, this thought gradually faded away. Liang Ren's age and filming style are really embarrassing.
Maybe Sun Peng can find one or two movies that suit him from his memory, and the box office won't be too low after filming, but what's the point of doing so?
It's better to let him figure it out on his own, maybe he can find a way out.
As for another great director Zhang Hailin, to be honest, Sun Peng's interest is even lower. For someone who started his career in period films and became a world-class director, is it possible that Sun Peng can write a "Brave Heart" for him?
Or remake "Red Cliff"? So after thinking about it, a young director like Wei Xiaolin, or a director like Chen Cheng who focuses on science fiction movies, is the most suitable candidate to cooperate with Sun Peng.
"Okay, I understand."
After listening to Sun Peng's words, Liu Chang shrugged and said, "I'm just a little worried. In the next period of time, the Internet will probably be flooded with news about your admiration for foreigners."
"Haha, let them be."
Sun Peng also knows that this statement is inevitable. After all, he cannot satisfy everyone. While moving Hollywood classics to China for filming, he also requires that European and American audiences must accept them without paying any price.
So after thinking about it, Sun Peng smiled bitterly and said: "Anyway, I will be working on "Frequency of Life and Death" in the next period of time, and at the same time, I will also start preparations for "The Martian" as soon as possible. I can let them say whatever they want.
Go ahead..."
This is what Sun Peng said and what he planned to do.
So after returning from the Magnolia Awards ceremony, he kept a low profile again and concentrated on the final preparations for "Frequency of Life and Death". And this time, he really worked harder than any previous film shooting.
, and became more interested.
Because this "Frequency of Life and Death" is the first movie that Sun Peng is truly completely in control of.
In the past, no matter "Dragon Inn", "League of Assassins", or "Heroes" and "Kill Bill", although Sun Peng would always have the name of director, in fact there would always be one or two assistant directors or co-directors around him.
Come to help, many times even Sun Peng provides ideas, and they help realize them!
But this time, Sun Peng is completely in control. Wang Zhen, an assistant director selected by Benma Pictures for him, is also a real assistant director. Although he is experienced, he will not actively participate in the creation of the film, but will only be responsible for it.
Carry out Sun Peng's orders.
Under this situation, Sun Peng was naturally very enthusiastic.
However, in addition to the role of the father planned to be given to the 39-year-old Yang Ming, Sun Peng also needs a slightly younger male protagonist, who will play the son in the movie, the policeman who finally finds out the truth.
There was still one month left before filming started, but Sun Peng had never been found.
There is no way, Sun Peng's requirements are a bit high.
It’s not about acting requirements, after all, his own directing level is average, and he doesn’t want an experienced actor to come... Well, a young actor will guide him on the set. Sun Peng hopes that the other person has certain acting skills and is very good at the same time.
People who are patient and allow themselves to explore slowly.
Of course, it would be better if the pay is not high and the reputation is not small...
"Buzz..."
Just when Sun Peng was deep in thought, his phone suddenly vibrated. He picked it up and looked at the number and was amused: "Xiao Lang? I saw you at the venue just now. I originally wanted to go over and say hello... Haha, no.
The solution is that since those two are big bosses, we can't be so arrogant that we just turn around and leave, right?"
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"Well, if you have time this weekend, let's meet at the stadium!"
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"What? You rejected Shakeru Films? Why?"
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"Uh, that's fine."
After listening to Lang Chen's simple reason, Sun Peng blinked a few times and said with a regretful smile: "Actually, there is nothing wrong with this idea. Although the first part of "The Matrix" was a box office hit, the second part was also very popular.
Pay attention, but that is a villain character after all... ahem, it does not match your image."
The popular little fresh meat... no, it can no longer be regarded as a little fresh meat now. After several years of hard work in the film industry, Lang Chen can be said to be much bigger now than when he was filming "The Matrix 1".
Especially after listening to Sun Peng's advice, Lang Chen not only starred in many movies to hone his acting skills, but also did not relax his training in martial arts. He still remembered what Sun Peng said, the future
The action movie style will undergo a complete adaptation...
No, it should be said that adaptations have begun to take place in Chinese action films in the past two years.
Movement designs with stronger body flexibility and more flexible movements gradually replaced the previous hard bridges and hard horses. The well-proportioned leopards began to be more popular than the majestic lions and black bears!
Coupled with Lang Chen's tall figure and cute looks, the acting path is really getting wider and wider.
So although it was a bit regretful that Yu Lang Chen rejected The Matrix 2, if he thought about it carefully, Sun Peng felt that it was quite reasonable: after all, in China, Lang Chen was already moving towards the position of a first-line movie star. If only because of "The Matrix 2"
" is a Hollywood blockbuster. If I continue to play the villain...
No matter how you think about it, it doesn't quite fit the positioning of his image.
So after chatting for a while, Sun Peng nodded and said with a smile: "Actually, there are more and more blockbusters in the country now. With your current situation, it doesn't seem to be a big problem even if you are a starring role... Huh? That's right!"
"What's wrong?"
"Xiaolang, do you have any schedule this year?"
While gently rubbing his chin, a smile appeared on the corner of Sun Peng's mouth: "I will start shooting a new movie in April, a low-cost science fiction film. The shooting time is not long, if it is quick, it will be two