"Director Li, is "Moon" really a science fiction movie? A real science fiction movie?"
After a brief hesitation, a reporter immediately asked the first question and emphasized it twice.
"Of course, this is a real science fiction movie. How can you lie about something like this? When the movie is released, it will be exposed."
Doubts and confusion are inevitable. If Li Qian heard that another director was going to make a science fiction film, his first reaction would be the same.
This is not only a technical issue, but also the creative concepts in China and Hollywood are different.
Special effects can be done by Hollywood companies, but if they are too expensive, there are also South Korean special effects companies.
However, the creation of a movie ultimately depends on the director. The theme, style, various advanced high-tech equipment, weapons, future worldview, etc. of the movie are all problems that domestic filmmakers cannot solve.
There is science fiction, but words and images are two completely different things.
Words can give full play to your imagination. As long as you can think of it, there are words to describe it.
However, it is too difficult to turn it into a picture.
Moreover, their culture and education are different. The third, fourth, fifth, and sixth generations of directors in China each have their own different styles. This is because of the era they experienced, the social status of that era, and the knowledge they received.
no the same.
But the subject of science fiction is new to all directors in terms of thought and cognition.
Why did Guo Fan give up his major in law and determined to make science fiction movies? Because he often watched the world of science fiction since he was a child. When he became an adult, he was exposed to Hollywood science fiction movies. As he grew up, he had his own understanding of science fiction.
I have a certain aesthetic appreciation for this aspect.
For the same conceptual drawing of a robot, Guo Fan can draw a heavy-industrial, high-tech, punk style, but those top-notch artists from the Mainland who have been famous for a long time may draw a different style of painting.
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Faced with repeated questioning from the media, Li Qian emphasized again that he was making a science fiction film.
The reporters finally accepted this fact, and all of them became extremely excited.
Most of these reporters are young and pursue new things. For most of them, science fiction is definitely one of the most interesting subjects.
What's more, it is the first real science fiction movie in China since the new century, and it is also very topical.
"Hello Director Li, what kind of story is this "Moon" about? Does the story take place on the moon? How much is the investment?"
Good guy, I've all used you.
For science fiction films, the investment will definitely not be low. High investment means more exciting special effects and big scenes.
On the contrary...then don't read it.
"The cost is approximately close to 30 million."
Li Qian gave a figure, the production cost was 13 million, the publicity + copying was 14 million, the total cost was 27 million, there is nothing wrong with it being close to 30 million.
Nowadays, when most movies announce their costs to the public, they also include promotion expenses.
However, even if Li Qian reported higher, the reporters at the scene were still deceived.
What a joke!
Can a science fiction film with a cost of 30 million be called a science fiction film?
Action movies like "The Fuse" and "Better Days" cost between 60 and 70 million yuan, not to mention science fiction movies that are famous for their special effects.
Just now I had a hard time believing that Li Qian was really going to make a science fiction film, but now I immediately fell into doubt again.
"Director Li, are you sure it will cost 30 million to make a science fiction film?"
one reporter asked with an uncertain tone.
"Of course, I said there was no need to tell this lie."
Li Qian smiled and pointed sideways at the big screen behind him.
"Everyone, please take a look."
As soon as he finished speaking, the dark big screen suddenly lit up, revealing a movie poster prepared in advance.
On the surface of the moon, there is a desert. A man in a space suit has his back to everyone, holding another man in a space suit with both hands. It seems that he has been seriously injured.
Behind him is a lunar rover, and not far ahead is another lunar rover that collided with a larger automatic mining vehicle.
The sky was dark, without the sun or any larger luminous celestial bodies. There were only dense stars, which looked extremely deep and mysterious.
Dark and desolate, this was the first impression of all reporters present.
The film is called Moon, and this poster is obviously on the moon.
Although there is only one figure wearing a spacesuit from behind, looking at the scene, it is indeed a science fiction movie.
The story takes place on the moon, which is really a science fiction movie.
However, even so, reporters still couldn't help but ask, "Director Li, how can you make a real science fiction film with only 30 million yuan?"
Thirty million, although it was a huge amount in 2008, could buy 30 houses in the Third Ring Road of Beijing, a wealth that 99% of ordinary people would not be able to earn in their lifetime.
However, for the film industry, 30 million can only be considered a mid-range production at best.
It's a mid-level production, the most expensive science fiction film to make, and it's a bit unreliable.
Li Qian smiled and did not answer, but pointed to a large open space next to Huang Bo.
"Didn't you notice that there were fewer people at today's press conference?"
yes!
Just Huang Bo, an actor, can do a lot.
The reporters felt something was wrong as soon as they came in, but they later paid attention to whether the movie was a science fiction film and forgot to ask for a while.
"Director Li, where are the other actors? Have they started filming?"
"No." Li Qian shook his head.
"Then why didn't they attend the launch conference today?"
The launch conference is such an important occasion, and there is no reason for any actor not to show up.
Even the most famous actors have to come at this time, not to mention that Li Qian is also a billionaire club director, not an ordinary director.
But it's unlikely, otherwise Li Qian would be able to say it himself so calmly.
The reporters were even more surprised.
"I'm talking about no other actors."
What?
As soon as these words came out, the reporters did not react for a while.
Stupid!
Li Qian looked at their reactions with satisfaction. It was very rare to see a movie with almost only one actor in the whole movie. There were almost none in China, let alone a science fiction movie with only one actor.
This can at least ensure that the movie will maintain a certain level of attention from now until its release.
"I said, there are no other actors in this movie."
Li Qian repeated it with a smile and left the conference hall.
Everything that needs to be said has been said. There is only one actor and a science fiction theme that has never been seen in China since the new century. It is enough to make the topic interesting. There is no need to waste time talking about other things.
When he left, he left behind a group of reporters who looked confused.
Before I could react to the sentence "There are no other actors in this movie", I just watched Li Qian leave.
It wasn't until Li Qian and Huang Bo had walked out of the conference hall that the calm was broken.
"Holy shit, what did he just say?"
"Did I hear you right? Li Qian said there are no other actors in this movie!"
"What do you mean there are no other actors? Could it be that there is only one actor named Huang Bo?"
"I'll go, no way, a movie by myself?"
"Probably not. Didn't you notice that the astronaut on the poster is holding another person?"
"I guess there is only one starring role, and the others are just supporting roles."
"Damn it, why did you let Li Qian run away? You didn't even ask anything!"
"Why didn't you stop him and just let him go?"
"Just now he took the initiative to say that the movie "Moon" is a science fiction film. I was still surprised why he cooperated so actively. It turned out that he was still the same as before, not saying anything he didn't want to say."
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The meeting place was buzzing with chatter, and everyone was still discussing what Li Qian just said.
Although Li Qian only said two points in total, one is that "Moon" is a real science fiction movie, and the second is that there are no other actors except Huang Bo, these two points are much more effective than a bunch of nonsense.
Very topical news.
A true science fiction film, a genre that has never been seen in China since the new century!
It's rare to see a movie with one actor, even if there are some supporting roles.
The two merge into one, a science fiction film by one person!
Many reporters have already begun to use their imaginations to speculate on the content of the movie, and have prepared news drafts in their minds.
The most important thing about news is timeliness, especially in the Internet age.
After hurriedly snapping a few photos at the big-screen posters, all the reporters at the scene were gone within a few minutes.
After the press conference, Li Qian didn't stay in the hotel any longer and was about to head to the set.
Wang Changtian sent Li Qian down all the way and said with a smile, "Director Li, it seems that you deal with reporters like this every time. After you say what you want to say and what should be said, you don't want to say a word more."
"Have said what needs to be said. Why are you still wasting your time there? It's not like you have nothing to do."
Li Qian shook his head. This kind of meaningless interview and conversation was the last thing Li Qian wanted to face.
"Yes, then Director Li will have a lot of hard work next." Wang Changtian said.
Although he had a lot of questions about the movie after reading the script, he was almost the same actor from beginning to end.
But there's no point in saying that, the movie is about to start filming.
And with Li Qian's character, he wouldn't care what he said, he would just ignore him and not ask anything.
Li Qian smiled and said, "It's nothing hard, but I have to worry about the promotion of the two movies "Jaws: Revenge" and "127 Hours"."
It's May now, and in less than three months, these two movies will be released soon.
Speaking of this, Wang Changtian asked again, "When does Director Li estimate that the movie "Moon" will be released? Which schedule should we choose?"
"If everything goes well, the filming will be completed in mid-June. There won't be any complicated special effects in the post-production process. I'll edit first and then do the special effects. The film will be finished in three months at most."
Although there is only one actor, the editing of this film is a bit more troublesome.
Because there are many shots of two characters sharing the same frame, a five-second shot may have to be broken up and shot several times.
And even if the front and rear scenes are not shot at the same time, there are still many front and back shots, and there are many shots that are fragmented for one or two seconds or even less than one second, which is a troublesome thing for editing.
If it's not done right, these fragmentary shots will cut back and forth, and the audience will be dizzy.
Wang Changtian thought for a while, "In this case, the film will almost be released in September, and it will be released in time for the National Day as soon as possible."
"Have the Lunar New Year movies been confirmed?" Li Qian asked.
"Ma Xiaogang's "Do Not Disturb" and Cheng Kaige's "Mei Lanfang" will definitely be released during the Lunar New Year, but the specific dates have not been determined yet, and other films have not been confirmed either."
“If there is a suitable day during the Lunar New Year holiday, let’s go to the Lunar New Year holiday. If not, then go to the National Day.”
Li Qian didn't insist on picking the Lunar New Year movie. Although he didn't give Ma Xiaogang face, Li Qian didn't dare to look down on his movies at all.
It's only my second movie, so whether it's fame or box office appeal, it's far from comparable to Ma Xiaogang's.
Wang Changtian breathed a sigh of relief at these words. He was afraid that Li Qian would scold Ma Xiaogang twice, so he went to confront Ma Xiaogang head-on with his head burning.
"At that time, the schedule will still need to be discussed with all parties, and it will depend on the situation."
Li Qian also understands that when choosing a slot now, whoever is the most awesome will be chosen first.
Usually when Zhang Yimou is around, he can get whatever schedule he wants.
In 2004, "House of Flying Daggers" was released in the summer season and the box office was not as expected. Instead, "A World Without Thieves" and "Kung Fu" were released in the Lunar New Year season. From then on, until this year, the highest-grossing films were all released in the Lunar New Year season.
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When "A City of Gold" was to be released during the Lunar New Year, Ma Xiaogang's "The Night Banquet" consciously released it in August, and Cheng Long's "Baby Project" was also scheduled to be released during the National Day holiday.
In 2005, "The Promise" also requested a Lunar New Year slot, and "Seven Swords", "The Myth", and "Fearless" didn't dare to grab it.
That is to say, in 2007, Ma Xiaogang did not dare to face Zhang Yimou, but he was confident to face Chen Kexin + Li Lianjie.
And "Tou Ming Zhuan" relies on three major superstars and is not afraid of trouble!
Everyone agrees that the most awesome movies choose the best schedule, while others either avoid it, move it forward or postpone it, or just do it.
However, the purpose of making movies is to make money and pursue box office, and they are not willing to make it a lose-lose situation.
"I will leave it to Director Wang to coordinate the schedule. It is best to put it on the Lunar New Year schedule and try to stay away from "If You Are the One". It doesn't matter even if you directly touch "Mei Lanfang". The impact of Cheng Kai's last failure is still there.
It’s another biographical movie, so it’s no problem if it matches up.”
this....
It doesn't matter if you bump into Brother Cheng Kai...
Wang Changtian shook his head secretly. Just now he thought that Li Qian was very sensible, but he didn't expect that even Brother Cheng Kai didn't care when he turned around.
This is brother Cheng Kai. "Farewell My Concubine" put him on the altar. Before "The Promise" was released, he even had a rivalry with Zhang Yimou.
Even though "The Promise" had such a bad box office reputation, it still grossed 180 million, which was almost twice as much as "The Myth," which ranked second in the box office that year.
Even after one failure, Cheng Kaige is still one of the most famous directors in the mainland!
Now Li Qian says he doesn't care about Cheng Kai's movies anymore.
If Brother Cheng Kai heard this, I don't know what he would think in his heart.