More than 12,000 drawings and more than 4,000 shot scripts are the results of Han Fei's team in three months, and the film's budget far exceeded Han Fei's estimate.
1.8 billion yuan, not counting publicity expenses and the likely overrun of the budget. When the budget came out, Han Fei was in a bit of a struggle.
Even if the box office share of "I'm Not the God of Medicine" is paid, it won't be enough to reach 1.8 billion. Undoubtedly, such a high production cost will involve taking great risks.
For a moment, there was silence in the conference room, everyone was waiting for Han Fei to make a decision.
"Shooting, money is not an issue, I will find a solution!" Han Fei gritted his teeth.
Jiang Qinghou and others were relieved. In fact, when they saw the amount of the budget, they were really shocked. Undoubtedly, this should be regarded as the most expensive film in the history of Chinese films.
They also know Han Fei's current situation, but the temptation of this film is too great for them. Even though it is still in the early preparations, they have been attracted by the world in the drawings and footage. Let them give up now, and then
How can we be willing to do so?
Fortunately, Han Fei is still the same Han Fei who is passionate and persistent about movies. He did not mention cutting the budget or abandoning the project, but chose to withstand the pressure.
In fact, when Han Fei makes a decision, everyone on the crew will bear the pressure. With a production cost of 1.8 billion, this will be an unprecedented masterpiece.
It exceeded the one billion of "The Wandering Earth" at that time. If nothing else, the production cost alone was enough to shock the entire Chinese film and television industry.
Finally, the day before the Spring Festival holiday, the latest progress of "Avatar" came. Of course, many netizens were not interested in these data. What really shocked them was the production cost of up to 1.8 billion.
1.8 billion? Is it just the production cost? If you include the publicity costs, isn’t it a proper 2 billion?
The entire Internet was in an uproar for a while. What is the concept of 1.8 billion? The previous production cost of "The Wandering Earth" was one billion, which was shocking enough. Although in the end, The Wandering Earth not only recovered the cost in the mainland film market, but also made a small profit.
, but it didn’t actually make much money. Compared with Han Fei’s previous investment returns from other films, it was actually very low.
That is to say, it was later achieved in overseas markets that made up for this shortcoming. However, it is very difficult to recover the production cost of 1.8 billion in China. The box office must be at least 5 billion or more to make it possible.
Many netizens said that this melon was too big and too full. If it were another film and television company, they would definitely think it was naked hype. However, the production cost of "Feiniao Film and Television" has never been falsely reported, but
The reliability is still very high.
This undoubtedly made many viewers say that it is very enjoyable. The special effects of "The Wandering Earth" cost 1 billion to produce, which makes people excited to watch. This time, with a production cost of 1.8 billion, the special effects will definitely be improved to a higher level.
Since the original "Tomb Raiders", the impression left on netizens by "Bird Bird Films" is that it is willing to invest in special effects and has a tireless pursuit of special effects. It is normal for netizens to have expectations for the special effects of "Avatar".
After eating this melon, most people go home to celebrate the Spring Festival. Although the epidemic has caused many people to just go out to work, after all, the meaning of the Spring Festival to Chinese people is different, and many people still choose to go home to celebrate the New Year.
Han Fei and the crew spent the Spring Festival in hotel quarantine last year, so this year they naturally have to go back to spend time with their families. Of course, some of the crew are filming, or there are many who voluntarily work overtime for year-end awards. It all depends on your own choice.
As soon as he got home and before he entered the door, Han Beibei took a small branch and swept it over Han Fei. When Han Fei saw that it was a grapefruit leaf, he became angry and grabbed it: "Han Beibei, let me see you."
It's just my skin that's itchy, I'm not coming back from jail, why would you use this thing to get rid of my bad luck?"
Han Beibei knew she was in the wrong, so she quickly hid behind Han Xiao and even made faces at Han Fei.
Han Xiao was very happy to see his son back: "Early in the morning, I heard your mother talking about it, and he is finally back."
Dong Jie came out of the kitchen and was unhappy when she heard it: "When did I start nagging? It's obviously you who keeps nagging."
Okay, here we go again, Han Fei is also happy to listen to their bickering, what should I say? In the turbulent entertainment industry, there will always be an unreal feeling, and people will be out of touch with this society without knowing it.
This is also the reason why many artists always feel that they are superior to others and that being a star can enjoy privileges, because a group of people around them are there to serve them, and they are used to enjoying it. When they suddenly return to the real world, they will habitually think that they should
Enjoy privileges and then be beaten by reality.
"I asked you to come back last year, but if you don't come back..." Dong Jie finally couldn't help holding her son in her arms and complaining with red eyes.
During the Chinese New Year last year, when the epidemic was at its worst, Dong Jie hardly slept well for a day and was always worried that Han Fei would not be safe outside.
Han Fei comforted Dong Jie for a while, and then Dong Jie calmed down.
"Hey, please close your legs a bit, do you still look like a girl?" Han Fei sat on the sofa, and suddenly felt that it was still as comfortable as sitting on his own sofa.
Han Beibei's long legs almost covered the sofa, and Han Fei couldn't help but complain.
"Hmph, you bad guy, you're going to bully me as soon as you come back." Han Beibei pouted and retorted, but honestly put his feet back.
Han Fei sighed with emotion, the little girl has become a big girl now and is already in high school. Why does she feel old all of a sudden?
After finishing the meal, Dong Jie kept picking up vegetables for Han Fei, as if she wanted to make up for what he didn't eat last year, which made the little girl exclaim: "This meal is inedible."
Dong Jie laughed and scolded: "Look at you, you seem to be treating you like a favor? Besides, as a girl, you have to pay attention to losing weight at all times. It seems that you have gained weight again during the recent holidays."
Well, the mother's complaints were the most fatal, and Han Beibei could only glare at Han Fei angrily.
Han Fei smiled secretly in his heart: Little girl, stare at me now, when you beg me later.
Sure enough, after dinner, Han Beibei started his annual routine: asking for red envelopes, but this time he was decisively rejected by Han Fei.
"Business is not good this year and I have no money." Well, a perfect excuse.
Han Beibei was furious: "You, if you don't give it, be careful about what happened between you and Sister Ya'nan..."
Okay, little girl, even if you are ruthless, Han Fei can only take out the red envelope he prepared early in the morning. Han Beibei snatched it up and went to count the money without looking back.
Dong Jie sighed for a while, hey, the girl is older, and if she tries to defraud her of the new year's money, she won't be able to defraud her.
Not long after Han Beibei left here, Li Yanan called.
"Have you eaten?" Han Fei asked.
"Well, what about you?" Li Yanan's voice was a little low, and he was probably hiding in the room to answer the phone like Han Fei.
Han Fei suddenly felt a little puzzled: "That's not right. Why should we act like underground workers?"
"Then I have to ask you." Li Yanan hummed.
.......
On New Year's Eve, Han Fei still had a lot of social phone calls to make. Although they were all polite greetings, they were still necessary sometimes, at least to make others feel that he was being taken seriously.
Of course, Yang Kexin and Zhang Yue also called, but they seemed to be busy and hung up after a few words.
Speaking of which, these two have really brought their strong female genes to the extreme. They have almost no rest throughout the year. Even the epidemic last year did not stop them. They also participated in many online variety shows.
Just when Han Fei thought that this New Year's Eve would soon pass peacefully, suddenly there were guests at home. Yes, they were Li Yanan's family. Li Weiguo came to Han Xiao specifically to play mahjong.
So the four adults gathered together for a mahjong table, and then there were three more light bulbs. Han Beibei couldn't help but glance at Han Fei and Li Yanan a few times while browsing short videos. Well, the eyes were very ambiguous.
Han Fei grabbed Han Beibei's ear and whispered: "How about making a deal?"
"Then it depends on whether the price you offer is attractive enough." Han Beibei clearly wanted to rip off someone.
"five hundred."
"one thousand!"
"Six hundred."
"...."
In the end, the deal was settled at seven hundred, and Han Beibei agreed to go back to the room. Han Fei and Li Yanan no longer had to bear her ambiguous gaze like a crowd.
Of course, if Han Beibei didn't always wander around with the excuse of going to the toilet or drinking water, the hundreds of dollars spent would still be worth it.
On the surface, Han Fei and Li Yanan were sitting far apart, but in fact their hands had been held together for a long time where the parents of the two families could not see them.
For this reason, Li Yanan was still a little shy and struggled a few times. In the end, he couldn't bear it anymore, so he gave Han Fei a resigned look.
After playing mahjong for a while, Han Xiao and Li Weiguo both expressed that their waists were weak and they could not sit for a long time. Then Han Fei and Li Yanan took the stage. The two of them got some cooked food and drank by themselves.
Li Yanan can't play mahjong, and Han Fei is also a parallel importer. Except for the Seven Little Pairs, the others don't know how to play mahjong at all. Plus, the mother-in-law, bah, Li Yanan's mother is very lucky, so Han Fei ordered cannon all night.
Facing Dong Jie's depressed gaze, Han Fei swore that he definitely didn't do it on purpose.
The game lasted until eleven o'clock in the evening, and finally ended in Han Fei's defeat. Miraculously, Li Yanan, a pure novice, actually won the most money.
After many years, the two families celebrated New Year together again, as if everything had returned to the past.
Han Beibei was a little unhappy when she saw that she was never mentioned in the conversation between the four parents. It seemed that she was a bit redundant in this family?
Faced with Han Beibei's complaint, everyone burst into laughter.
Li Weiguo smiled and reassured: "Oh, Uncle Li regrets it now. He didn't have another child when he opened his second child. Otherwise, he would be so big now, how wonderful it would be."
Before Han Beibei could feel proud, Dong Jie smiled and poked her forehead: "What's better? How many sins have I done for this girl."
"Humph." Han Beibei said that she was very unhappy and could not be coaxed.
After watching the last bit of the Spring Festival Gala together, Li Yanan's family went back to rest.
There was nothing to say all night. As a result, before dawn, Han Fei was woken up by Han Xiao. Grandpa, he left last night.
Along the way, Han Xiao felt as if he had lost his soul. Before Han Fei's car stopped, he ran out of the car and ran all the way to the elevator.
The old man passed away very suddenly. Han Fei's family called him last night and planned to come see him today. However, in the early morning of the next day, grandma found out that the old man was dead and sent him to the hospital. Within two hours, he said he was gone.
Gone.
Han Xiao cried like a child in front of the old man's hospital bed. His sister-in-law and uncle rushed back around ten o'clock.
"Old Han, go get something to eat first, I'll guard it for you." Han Fei said to Han Xiao in front of the mourning hall.
Han Xiao just shook his head, his eyes were decadent. Han Fei then discovered that less than half of the roots of his hair were already white. It was obvious that he did not dye his hair properly.
Before I knew it, my father was already old.
My sister-in-law was strong at first, but when she saw the old man lying in the cold coffin, she couldn't help but burst into tears.
My sister-in-law's crying immediately affected my grandma, and the whole family was immediately in chaos.
The old man's memorial service will be held in three days. After all, it is not suitable for relatives to attend the funeral during the Chinese New Year.
The funeral was organized by the uncle. As the eldest son in the family, this was also his responsibility and obligation. Moreover, Han Xiao and his sister-in-law were not in a suitable state to welcome them and send them off.
"My condolences." Li Weiguo bowed in front of the soul and patted Han Xiao on the shoulder.
Han Xiao just nodded numbly, as if his soul had been pulled out.
In fact, the old man's sudden death shocked Han Fei quite a lot, just like a line in a sketch: Life is alive, it means that it is gone.
Han Fei did not notify any insiders about the old man's funeral, but it still did not escape the eyes and ears of entertainment reporters.
That night, many fans left messages of comfort at the bottom of Han Fei's Weibo, but Han Fei was busy with the funeral and didn't see it.
Of course, some fans are worried about whether this accident will disrupt the subsequent filming of "Avatar". After all, this is a super blockbuster with a production cost of more than one billion.
As the soul of the team, Han Fei's role is self-evident. If he cannot devote himself wholeheartedly, will the quality of "Avatar" be affected?
Although this statement was quickly denounced by some fans as a stab into Han Fei's heart, similar views did make many movie fans uneasy.
In fact, what really disrupted Han Fei's thoughts was not the death of the old man, but Han Xiao's decadence.
This middle-aged man who cares about face is like a puddle of mud and is distracted all day long.
"Old Han, you should cheer up. Life has to go on. Grandma also needs someone to take care of her. Beibei is still in high school. You can't collapse!" Han Fei shook his shoulders and shouted.
Han Xiao suddenly hugged his son and cried: "But, I am really tired!"
I vaguely remember Zhang Ailing once said: A middle-aged man often feels lonely, because when he opens his eyes, he is surrounded by people who rely on him, but there is no one he can rely on.
For Han Xiao, the old man was the person he could rely on. Now, that person is gone.
After crying a lot, Han Xiao finally picked himself up again. Maybe this is what a man is. When you want to fall, you find that there are so many people around you who rely on you.