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"The new film "Earth Cannon" of Tianxia Film and Television has been approved.

Adapted from the novel of the same name in the September issue of "Science Fiction World", the film studio is determined to create a sci-fi movie that belongs to the Chinese people.

According to relevant sources, the budget may reach an unprecedented 70 million US dollars! "

"The five-year plan once again breaks through itself and challenges future epic blockbusters!

The five-year plan of China Film and Tianxia Film and Television has completed the three works of "A World Without Thieves", "October Besieged City" and "Heroes", with box office of 140 million, 170 million and 263 million respectively.

"Kung Fu", which is about to be released at the end of the year, is the fourth part. With Master Xing in charge, the film crew also loudly shouted the slogan "Strive for 200 million".

But the ending of the fifth part has not been announced for a long time. Not long ago, the reporter finally got the news that the film studio will challenge a sci-fi masterpiece that has never been tried before.

With a budget of 80 million US dollars, in cooperation with Hollywood, the Chinese side has confirmed that Zhang Manyu and Hua Tsai will star. "

"The $50 million "Super Body" has not yet appeared, but the "Earth Cannon" with a budget of $60 million has arrived!

This time, Tianxia Film and Television cooperates with Hollywood, Japan and South Korea, and faces the global market. The initial candidates are Brad Pitt and Takuya Kimura! "

"Why Earth Cannon?

Is a $70 million investment crazy? Whether this is pioneering and enterprising, or blind arrogance, we invited the well-known film critic Barabara..."

The news got out somehow.

Paradoxical, more and more outrageous, and spread at an extremely fast speed.

Mainly scared.

Sixty-seven to eighty million U.S. dollars, 45.6 billion yuan!

Previously, the largest investment announced by data was "Hero", which was 30 million US dollars, and now it has directly doubled.

The second is the subject matter.

Many people can't figure it out, why make science fiction films?

The Internet is more lively, especially the major sci-fi BBS and chat rooms, just like Chinese New Year.

"Science fiction fans are running to tell each other, and the whole world celebrates!"

"I would like to call out sincerely now, Dad Xu!"

"Finally some boss pays attention to sci-fi movies. We are having a hard time, crying bitterly!"

There are also those who are worried about failure, and some who question why they chose "Earth Cannon", but no matter which side they stand on, they all reach a consensus:

The real boss never talks.

Say it and do it!

The forefoot said to build a film industry, and this has been put into action.

…………

The people who eat melons and the media are very happy, and the industry is completely crazy.

The most direct relationship is the actors. Followed by the director, and various behind-the-scenes.

Feng Pants was the first to call, and Xu Fei fell into a state of being chased and killed in a row. Everyone doesn't know the exact news, which is even more exciting.

Liang Jiahui: "Drink tea together when you have time? I'm going to Beijing, let's drop by!"

Hua Tsai: "It's a treat to have a light meal, Mr. Xu."

Zhang Manyu: "I'll think about singing again."

Zhou Xun: "Dad!"

International Chapter: "President Xu!"

Tsui Hark: "I'm quite interested, I'm free."

Zhang Guoshi: "Let's talk about it another day. I don't know much about science fiction films, but I will do my best."

Jiang Wen: "Speak up if you have something to do!"

Ge You: "I would like to do my best."

Gong Li: "You are awesome, if there is a suitable role, leave me one, it is not too small, and volunteer labor is always available."

Xu Fei did some comparisons, and found that he was old enough to understand himself with those who had been in constant contact with him, and those like Zhang Guoshi were quite moved.

In the end, even Li An called and expressed his interest.

This guy's "The Incredible Hulk" was released in June and hit the streets. Hollywood is afraid to ask him to make a big production for the time being.

Xu Fei thought about it and said he would consider it. If he doesn't ask you, he has other tasks for you.

Hey, of course it's Brokeback Mountain!

It cost $14 million, grossed $170 million, and won three Oscars, including one for Best Director.

Compared with the enthusiasm of these people, the bosses are very calm.

The risk is too great to follow.

…………

In view of the strong rumors, Xu Fei and Wu Mengchen simply announced it.

This morning, it was late autumn in the capital.

In Mr. Zhang's five-star hotel, a press conference is about to be held. This is the first time that two film leaders from state-owned enterprises and non-governmental enterprises attended together.

In the lounge, the chubby old Wu was lying on the sofa, reading a manuscript.

Looking at it, he suddenly pointed to a line: "Is this a typo?"

"No."

"We agreed, how can you change it?"

"Let you take less responsibility, I don't care about my own business, if you transfer away, I will have to fight with Lao Han, and it will be laborious."

"You... are you sure you have enough funds? It won't hurt you if you lose money?"

"Well……"

Xu Fei dismissed the staff, and said in a low voice: "I'll tell you the truth, when a large group of leaders asked me in the small auditorium, I cried poorly.

This kind of production cost is called A-level film in Hollywood. Every major manufacturer, as long as the finances are not too bad, has the ability to bear the failure of an A-level monoclonal antibody.

We think it's scary, hundreds of millions of yuan, it's normal to throw it in a special effects blockbuster.

I'm not saying that the world can rival Hollywood, but in terms of this mentality and height, don't be too petty. What's more, I have other industrial buffers, so it's no problem to pay them all. "

Fine.

Old Wu understood this time.

The other party has the ability to bear this, but he has to cry poorly on the surface to avoid trouble. But for himself, he did think for himself.

Not long after, the press conference began.

Wu Mengchen said first: "There have been many rumors recently, and today I would like to announce that the fifth film in the five-year film plan of China Film and Tianxia Film and Television is "Earth Cannon".

However, due to the long production cycle, I will not be able to meet the audience next year, and it will be initially postponed to 2005. I hope everyone understands..."

As soon as the voice fell, the bottom rushed to ask:

"How much did the film cost?"

"Is it really 70 million?"

"Roughly the same……"

Old Wu glanced at Xu Fei, and Xu Fei took up the conversation: "To be precise, it is 80-100 million US dollars. Among them, cactus accounts for 60%, China Film and Sunshine will contribute 15%, and I will be responsible for the rest."

Buzz buzz!

Far beyond expectations, I thought 70 million would be enough to leap forward, and there will definitely be fewer announcements on the spot.

Unexpectedly, there are so many of them!

"Although we are cooperating with Hollywood, I can guarantee that most of the team members are Chinese-speaking. For special effects, we will invite the best team in Hollywood, and even photography, because we lack experience..."

"The director and actors have not been selected yet, and will be put on the agenda soon."

"Of course the director is one of us, otherwise it would be meaningless."

"Government..."

Xu Fei thought about the conversation with the bosses, and said briefly: ""Earth Cannon" will not become a political task, and I will try my best to avoid it from becoming a political task.

It is just an attempt in the promotion process of the film industry, but the relevant departments are still very supportive, and I think the filming will go much smoother. "

Finally, a reporter asked:

"Mr. Xu, aren't you afraid of being in vain when you engage in such a big project? Or, why do you want to make a sci-fi film?"

"Whether it is worthless or not is a common topic. If you are always afraid of failure, how can you succeed?

As for why you make a sci-fi film..."

Xu Fei organized his language and said: "At the beginning of the planning, I chatted with Wu Dong and talked about a saying called 'Pioneers must break through themselves'.

We had made four films before, and they were all successful.

The form is very new, the core may not be new, but the packaging is good, and the audience likes it very much.

We can definitely go down the road, make another similar commercial blockbuster, and build a monument for ourselves as a Chinese film.

When the Five-Year Plan was first launched, there was a saying, "Strive to build a film industry."

Are there any previous ones? Yes, such as the civil and military drama mode of "October Besieged City", the combination of small characters and historical background. For example, the extreme scene and publicity strategy of "Hero".

But their power is not enough, you understand?

Only blockbuster special effects films, especially sci-fi films, can best reflect what is called the film industry.

We can find reasons, not now, take your time.

OK, after ten or twenty years, maybe we will be able to shoot, dare to shoot.

Ideas are okay. But I can shoot now, why should I wait? As you said before, are you afraid of losing money? Should I wait for the market to rise before shooting? "

Xu Fei shook his head and said with a smile, "It's no fun doing that."

"What's more, "Earth Cannon" is about the future.

Everyone has had enough of the past and the present, and the audience has had enough of the past and the present.

We desperately need a movie about the future. "

(There is no soul today!)