Chapter 224 Road
When Shao Yingxiong bets on Hollywood media at the Hollywood press conference was reported by the whole world, everyone found that the media showed completely different attitudes towards this report. For example, mainland media chose to use the title "Hollywood media bullies too much, Shao Yingxiong bets Hollywood angrily" as the title. European media had a bit of the meaning of watching the tiger fight, using the title "What's wrong? Is it necessary for big news to break out every period of time to show the impartiality, but it is actually a pain in reprinting. The American media turned this into a voting activity that mobilized the participation of the whole people. They not only reported the incident, but also created a voting option under the newspaper and asked "Who do you support?"
There are a large number of idle people in the United States at this moment. While they lose their jobs, they seem to be able to read entertainment news. After all, buying a newspaper can’t cost much money, so it’s still free to read news online.
As a result, there are scenes of American audiences squirting about the Internet. Whenever American audiences support Shao Yingxiong appear, some people will jump out and put on the big hat of "traitors". Then there will be a fierce debate. Shao Yingxiong never expected that this incident would have formed a confrontation between the two parties on the Internet.
At this time, Shao Yingxiong brought Scarlett and Morgan Freeman back to the capital, which was his chosen filming location.
Originally, "Super Body" was filmed on Baodao. The reason why it was chosen to shoot on Baodao was definitely not what Luc Besson said was beautiful, but the countermeasures made by the investors of the film to win over domestic box office. At that time, the domestic box office market was very hot. There were only two options to achieve better results on this land. Either they would choose the shooting location here or use domestic actors such as Wang Xueqi, Li Xian, Fan Xian and other superstars who participated in Hollywood production under the company's operation. There were even rumors that Wang Xueqi would play the villain Man in "Iron Man". Of course, in the comics, Man Xian is a very important anti-node. As a result, when the film was filmed, not only did Wang Xueqi's Man Xian not perform, but also completely turned Ben Kingsley, who played Man Xian, into a funny character, which was completely useless.
From this we can see that in the big productions filmed by Hollywood, all crews who invite domestic actors must be for the domestic market. That is to say, they choose domestic actors because they see the local stars you like, and then they are willing to spend money to enter the theater. It is definitely not because the actor's acting skills have reached the point where they can impress Hollywood. So, don't take the mainland's players to participate in Hollywood's top-level production as a blessing. If one day the mainland market falls, these Hollywood production companies will be the first to abandon the market.
But for this movie itself, it is not a big problem whether it is filmed on Baodao or in Beijing, and it has no impact on the plot. Under such circumstances, Shao Yingxiong will naturally choose to be more familiar with the place.
When he returns to the capital, it is Shao Yingxiong's world. He can find any scenes he wants to find, and he can contact him immediately. For example, Korean actor Choi Min-zhi was contacted after Shao Yingxiong came back. Don't think that Shao Yingxiong knows much about the entertainment industry of Bangzi. He uses Choi Min-zhi and Hollywood production companies to use mainland actors. It is for the box office of others. Everyone knows that Bangzi has a very high support for local actors and local productions. Choi Min-zhi's participation in the "Super Body" movie will definitely increase the influence of the movie in Korea.
Data shows that when "Super Body" was released in South Korea in 2014, the number of viewers on the first day reached 143,226, second only to "Crazy 2: Hand of God".
This is just the data from the first day of its release!
You should know that South Korea has a population of only more than 50 million!
Shao Yingxiong is now supporting the Asian votes to fight against all Hollywood media. He also has Hollywood star cards like Morgan Freeman and Scarlett Johnson, who attracts men's attention the most. He has enough confidence, and the rest is just a fight against the enemy.
Fortunately, the tense atmosphere on Shao Yingxiong did not affect the shooting of the entire crew. For example, Scarlett felt the atmosphere filled with smoke. After coming to the mainland, Scarlett felt that her eyes were not enough. When she rushed to the shooting location from the station, she kept looking out the window in the car. Whenever she saw curiosity, she would ask the translator. She would always point to a roadside stall and ask: "What is that?" At this time, most of the time the translator answered: "Pancakes, egg-filled pancakes, and rouxyamo." Don't laugh at Scarlett's ignorance. These things are just because they have never appeared in the world she lives in, which arouses curiosity.
As we all know, many Chinese restaurants have appeared in Chinatown in the United States, but these foods have changed completely when they arrive in the American kitchen. For example, dumplings. On the American table, dumplings are like a bowl of stuff, which makes people lose appetite when they look.
Well, the next thing obviously happened naturally, that is, the translation of the beautiful Scarlett became a regular customer at roadside stalls, such as skewers, cut noodles, and grilled gluten, all kinds of foods entered Scarlett's stomach.
At this time, the filming of "Super Body" also entered an extremely smooth stage. Whether it was Shao Yingxiong who wanted to film the scene where Fan Bingbing was captured by Cui Minzhi in the hotel or the action scenes of Fan Bingbing in the prison cell, or even the scenes of a car chasing with green sets, they were flattered and received strong cooperation from the relevant departments. This was the first time they encountered it, and they were very tempted to share the same hatred.
Not only that, the mainland media did not seem to have harassed the entire "Super Body" crew. When they interviewed the actors, they would discuss with the crew first. As long as the crew said, "The actors are very tired and need rest, can they arrange additional time?", the media would never disturb them. At most, they would just take a few photos from a place not far away.
At that moment, Shao Yingxiong could feel that everyone around him was holding on, that was, we must let us Chinese directors win in the international market. No matter whether we can help at the box office in the future, during the shooting process, everyone will try their best to provide them with the best working environment.
Shao Yingxiong was a little moved. This was the first time I felt that "home" was so warm.
"Xiao Shao, I, Wang Zhongjun, I heard you have started working with Hollywood?" Wang Zhongjun asked as he called.
What Shao Yingxiong didn't expect was that not only the relevant departments supported him, but even the two brothers of Wang were involved: "Mr. Wang, have you heard of it?"
"Now, I guess there is no one in the world who doesn't know about this." Wang Zhongjun continued: "I can't help you, but Huayi Cinemas can provide some convenience. Xiao Shao, let me know in advance when your movie is released. Huayi will leave you the best time period and the most cinemas. In addition, I will go to several other theaters to talk to. Isn't it just a box office of 60 million US dollars that exceeds the Source Code? Now that the US economy is so poor, the US dollar continues to depreciate, we guys are working hard to help you fulfill this wish without going abroad!"
This is really not bragging!
If Wang Zhongjun can really impress the big bosses of several theaters, Shao Yingxiong might be able to achieve his goal locally with his big-name actors such as Morgan Freeman, Scarlett Johnson, Fan Bingbing and his former box office of 500 million yuan.
"Mr. Wang, thank you."
Shao Yingxiong did not say that the Americans would deny the account by surpassing the local box office in "Source Code". At this time, he could only express his gratitude now.
"What are you talking about this? Just do that."
The phone hung up. Before Shao Yingxiong could recover from his touch, he has now become a movie and TV series God of Wealth under the hero Huayi. The CEO of Ping An Insurance, who has invested almost 200 million in sponsorship expenses, even called.
"Xiao Shao, such a big thing has already happened. Why don't you say hello to us?"
"How much was the box office last time "Source Code"? I can't help it even if there are too many. Let's do it. Ping An Insurance will help you complete a 5 million share. I will ask my employees to watch a movie."
Shao Yingxiong took a deep breath with the phone, and he warmed his whole body from head to toe. Ping An Insurance has become the sponsor in China who is most willing to spend money on movies and TV series to implant advertisements. When did it beg others? Now they are helping!
"Thank you, thank you, but it's not necessary. It's not that I'm a fake. The key is that the Hollywood Reporter is afraid that we won't recognize the box office here. Even if I surpassed the "Source Code" in the local box office, they wouldn't admit defeat. I can't beg you to take the plane to send the employees out to watch a movie and pull them back. What do you think?" At this time, you can't mess with the money they helped with against your conscience. If you don't tell the truth, it's really a fraud.
"Oh, that's the case. If we booked your 5 million movie tickets on the website but no one went to watch the movie, would the media have found out that you would buy the box office yourself?"
“It’s possible.”
"Okay, if you have something to say, I'll prepare the money for you."
When the phone hung up again, Shao Yingxiong felt as if there was a halo on his head and a lotus platform under his body!
He is not trying to become a Buddha on his own, but the care of the people around him is like the light of your Buddha, which makes him feel the care that only exists in his own world.
After putting down the phone, Shao Yingxiong turned around and walked out of his room. He received more than two calls these days. Even the movie boss Sanye expressed his willingness to help in the domestic review. As long as the content of this movie is not too overdoing, Sanye said that he can help Hero Huayi complete the review within three days and will never delay the release schedule even in one day.
Standing in front of the hotel floor-to-ceiling window, Shao Yingxiong's confidence doubled. This time, he not only wants to win, but also wants to win beautifully!!
With countless voices of support, Shao Yingxiong was completely in his working state. He began to put forward higher requirements for the performance. At Shao Yingxiong's request, Scarlett and Fan Bingbing fell behind at the same time. Both of them appeared in a scene of shooting more than a dozen times for a shot. The veteran actor Morgan Freeman was on the verge of Shao Yingxiong's request. His natural state during the performance was indescribable. No matter how many cameras were placed in front of him, Morgan could show his expression in the play in the shortest time in the way Shao Yingxiong hoped.
Morgan can make Shao Yingxiong shout "Win" at most if he shoots up to three in the crew. His acting skills...
The feeling he gives you is not acting, but watching how he speaks, does actions, and lives in the real world. This is an actor who is completely consistent in front of the camera and in reality, without any acting elements.
This made Shao Yingxiong feel very magical. Only Mr. Ge is the only one in China. So Shao Yingxiong pulled the translator to ask humbly during his free time during filming: "Mr. Morgan Freeman, can I ask you how you can do your acting so naturally?"
This is not the first time Morgan Freeman has met an actor who asks for his acting skills, but people who have reached the position of Shao Yingxiong still have to ask for his acting skills. He has never seen anyone who wants to excel in acting skills.
"Shao, have you tried to face the audience's performance on stage?"
Hearing Morgan Freeman's rhetoric, Shao Yingxiong shook his head.
"Facing the audience's stage is the most powerful place to temper people. My short years of performance experience on Broadway helped to accumulate the most precious wealth in life. On the stage, you can't. If you participate in the performance for the first time, the actors will be in a state of high tension because you are wrong. What you ruin is the joint efforts of everyone for this. Under this torture, you will find the trick to release your tension, that is, treat every performance as your last performance, and give it your energy after you are fully prepared. Slowly, as experience accumulates and time is lost, you will find that your tension has disappeared, which creates a habit, a habit of taking every performance seriously, and under the lens of being able to slap, you will get an extremely relaxed self."
This interpretation reminded Shao Yingxiong of many domestic actors, such as Guo Jingfei, who was very relaxed in front of the camera, was a drama actor, and Sun Honglei was also a drama actor. Even Huang Bo, who is likely to become the most natural acting in China after Ge You, also has a deep foundation in drama performance.
While Shao Yingxiong was pondering, Morgan Freeman continued: "But your performance on the stage will make you lose the sense of camera, and there will be more habits of stage actors to behave in aphrodisiacs. At this time, you must use perseverance to make yourself forget things that are not suitable for taking out in front of the camera. It is very difficult. It was already 1987 when I learned these. At that time, I won two nominations for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actor for the Oscars for the role of "Black Prison Storm".
Shao Yingxiong responded: "You mean that only by experiencing the most intense performance emotions can you get the most relaxed performance method. In the scenes where you can ng, an actor will never be able to experience this tension. In this way, it is impossible to know what the feeling of relaxation is."
"You're right." Morgan Freeman smiled as he finished speaking.
Old Morgan did not tell Shao Yingxiong how to relax, nor did he say how to make the audience feel relaxed through the camera. He did not give a specific performance example to let Shao Yingxiong understand what it feels like. He just told Shao Yingxiong a way and told him that he might find what you want on this road, because that was how he found everything he needed back then. However, this road was not safe, and it is very likely that when you get what you want, you will also gain something that you must forget in the future.
Through conversations with Morgan Freeman, Shao Yingxiong understood why many domestic actors had to go to the stage of drama. This was not to open up a new field, but to test whether they could perform the feeling they wanted in a non-stop environment. Didn’t Ge You also joined the National Art Troupe in 1979 and started his own stage performance career? Without the training of that period of time, it was hard to say whether Ge You could have such a comfortable performance today.
Chapter completed!