Chapter 1,409 The director must respect

[But looking at where the fallen flowers have fallen, I can’t find any trace of the breath of spring. How can the cold rain fade away the sadness. Getting closer to the courtyard at dusk, why don't I see the red door open, unable to be locked, my heart is following the clouds thousands of miles away - the sound of the gate is slowly coming down]

In fact, the reporters on the scene also learned about a problem, that is, at a time like this, the crew of The Fast and the Furious refused to cooperate with Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce and other car giants. This refusal was viewed by some as It seems quite a pity.

Originally, this matter was not asked by Kerry to ask questions, because he had already asked two questions. If he wanted to continue asking questions, he would at least have to wait until the media on the scene had finished asking them before it could be his turn. his.

But because Kerry is relatively young and strong, and young people are actually the easiest to accept new things.

Therefore, after he saw the 3D short film, although he was still very shocked, in fact, no matter what the situation was, he recovered quickly.

Therefore, at this time, other reporters may be immersed in the thrilling and immersive racing scene, but Kerry has already begun to think about how to ask questions.

Therefore, he stood up and asked this question: "Mr. Ye, you have rejected the cooperation from Mercedes-Benz and other car giants, aren't you afraid of cutting off your own options?

As for the second collaboration, if this movie cannot have a good box office, I guess it will be difficult for Fast and Furious to have a second movie. "

It can be said that Kerry and most people in Hollywood are not very optimistic about the Fast and Furious crew. Even now that this short film is available, it is very shocking. I think that with such a technology, then in this way A question from Zi will make people feel very novel.

Therefore, the box office may be better, but if there is no explosive box office, Hollywood does not have the habit of making sequels to movies with average box office.

Only those movies that are truly dark horses, have really exploded with powerful power, and have formed a good reputation among the audience, will have the opportunity to make sequels.

Of course, it is also good to see whether this movie is suitable for a sequel. For example, the movie "Blair Witch" is a dark horse among dark horses. It is so dark that it turns purple, but the sequel that was filmed is basically a blockbuster.

Therefore, what kind of movies can make sequels? In Hollywood, there is actually a unique computing company.

The first condition is that the box office must be good and it must be a hit.

It doesn't mean that those who make money can shoot sequels. They must make a lot of money. In addition, it means that it can firmly capture the audience and make the audience want to watch the sequel, and it is the best for mainstream movies.

If this is the case, then if you invest in filming a sequel, it is possible to make money.

For example, Blair Witch is a success once and for all, it is an exception among exceptions, but if it is a sequel, it will be the same. The key point is that the subject of Blair Witch is not proven to be attractive enough to continue watching.

The first part seemed novel, but in terms of how to attract the audience to continue watching, Blair Witch was relatively lacking.

Therefore, is The Fast and the Furious suitable for filming a sequel? At least in Kerry's opinion, it would be almost impossible to film a sequel if the box office of The Fast and the Furious had not exploded.

Universal has just released a road movie. This is a lesson learned from the past. It goes without saying that the special effects produced by Brilliant Film and Television at this time will be a huge surprise, but as an experienced expert, Kerry knows that this kind of equipment for watching 3D movies is very rare in the entire United States.

Therefore, the impact on the overall box office of the movie is estimated to be limited. Although the technology of Brilliant Film and Television is a huge surprise, both Kerry and the general audience will admit this, but if the hardware conditions cannot keep up, then in such a thing, It is also relatively in vain.

Therefore, Kerry's suspicion is not unreasonable at all.

If the Fast and Furious movie reaches a sufficient box office, it will be proposed to shoot a sequel. Otherwise, ordinary movies, even if they make money, will not even think about shooting a sequel.

But now listening to Ye Ming's tone, at this time, the box office of Fast and Furious should definitely be very high.

Kerry didn't know why Ye Ming had so much confidence before the movie was filmed.

Ye Ming was not surprised. In fact, he already had an answer to such a question. Ye Ming said unhurriedly: "I think this question involves a professionally sensitive issue. Everyone present. Journalist friends, you must have been doing news for a long time. If you are facing a press release, I think most reporters who have been in the industry for a long time should actually have such a habit.

That is to say, under such a situation, once the news you see is published, you should probably have a certain prediction in your mind whether the news will cause a sensation at this time.

Although this prediction may not be 100% accurate, it is estimated to be close to ten. Am I right about this? "

Now Kerry has nothing to say. This is a fact. As a reporter who has been in the industry for more than ten years, if he does not have this ability, then it is in vain that he has been in this industry for so long. .

Therefore, at a time like this, Kerry nodded helplessly and said, "That's right. Many reporters do have such predictions. The longer they have been in the industry, the more accurate their judgments will be."

Ye Ming nodded and said, "So, can you tell me why?"

Why is this? Kerry couldn't explain it clearly, because such a thing was originally an impossible problem to explain clearly.

Therefore, Kerry also shook his head very honestly and said: "As for why there is such a feeling, I can't say, I can only understand it but not express it. I think it should be a judgment based on experience."

With so many colleagues present, Kerry naturally couldn't stare and tell lies. If he did, not only would he not get the support of his colleagues, but he would also be dishonored.

Ye Ming nodded with satisfaction and said: "That's right, it's experience. This is a matter of experience. In fact, there is no reason to explain experience clearly. It can only be understood but cannot be expressed in words.

I haven’t shot many movies and TV series, but compared with my peers, I’m relatively experienced. And when I come into contact with a movie, or even read the movie script, I’m already Got an idea of ​​what the box office of this movie would be like.

Although it may not be 100% accurate, if you can judge a matter like this to a close degree, there is still no problem. As for the movies that I have produced and invested in, including our Chinese, Korean, and even Hollywood movies that I have participated in, none of them has been a big hit at the box office.

Because when I read the book, I can actually tell whether this movie will be a big hit or not. But if you ask me to tell you why, I still can’t really tell you.

After all, when it comes to a question like this, at this time, I don’t know why. This is also a question of experience.

After I came into contact with the script of Fast and Furious, I actually felt that this movie should be a big seller. "

What Ye Ming was talking about was also a matter of experience. If he couldn't explain it clearly, reporters might ask why you judged that this movie would be a hit.

But now after some discussions between him and Kerry, it is clear that in such a matter, this is a matter of experience, and no specific evidence can be given.

And Ye Ming really invests in Fast and Furious. Therefore, this proves that Ye Ming is really optimistic about the movie Fast and Furious, otherwise he would not invest real money in this movie.

As one of the investors of the movie, he is very optimistic about the future of this movie. This is indeed a reason that Ye Ming cannot refute, because if Ye Ming is not optimistic about it, why would he invest in this movie?

Why did you star in this movie?

Therefore, there is no need to debate this issue, and Ye Ming also left a hawkish image to the reporters at the scene.

Chinese reporters basically came to cheer, so some of the questions they asked were quite satisfactory. That is to say, in the end, Lao Bai asked a more realistic question: "Mr. Ye, did you go to this movie?" Plans for filming in China.”

Ye Ming shook his head. This question was not something he should answer, so he immediately said: "This question depends on the direction of the director.

If the movie plot requires it, then it may be possible. We can ask Mr. Rob Cohen to introduce relevant matters. "

This is indeed a question that the director should answer.

Therefore, in such a situation, Ye Ming himself had nothing to say, but pushed it to Robert Cohen. This is also a very normal thing. This is to take care of the director’s face.

If Ye Ming is the protagonist of the entire press conference, then where is the director's position?

Therefore, in fact, at the current press conference, unless there is a question directed at Ye Ming, then Ye Ming will try not to answer it at this time. It is the same this time. If the director is asked to answer such a question, then This matter is to give the director face, and if it gives everyone face, it will be conducive to the unity of the crew.

Rob Cohen was indeed very happy and said: "So far, there are really no plans to go to China for filming, because this is a road movie and the storyline basically takes place in the United States. Therefore, there is no plan to go to China at this time. , or even a plan for filming anywhere in foreign countries.

But this movie will have a certain relationship with China, that is to say, China's car brand Bididi will appear in the movie. "

This is considered advertising, but this is what Rob Cohen did willingly. After all, if Ye Ming wanted to make this press conference his own one-man show, it would be very easy.

After all, whether they are American reporters or Chinese reporters, many of them are here for Ye Ming. But Ye Ming was very sensible and gave himself face. During this press conference, he, the director, spent most of the time introducing the actors and various details of the film.

Therefore, at a time like this, it would be a piece of cake to advertise Bididi Motors.

But that’s it, reporter Sam immediately stood up and said: “Excuse me, director, is Bididi Automobile a Chinese automobile brand?

But I have not heard that there are cars like this in China that have been tested by the American Automobile Association. If they have not been tested by the American Automobile Association, then the Didi car will be illegal when it comes to the United States. How can it be in the movie? Appeared. "

In fact, when he heard this question, Rob Cohen also asked the same question. Now he actually asked such a question in front of a reporter, which naturally means that he is very familiar with the answer.

Rob Cohen said calmly: "This question is very simple, because what I am shooting is a road movie, a drag racing party. Therefore, the drag racing party is actually modified cars. Since it is a modified car, then of course the world's cars It is possible that they have been modified.

As for the Bididi car that cannot legally drive on American roads, our crew has applied for a prop car proposal through Universal Company. The Bididi car will be used as a movie prop in the United States. Therefore, it is possible. The special approval from the Automobile Association is an agreement between the Automobile Association and our Hollywood Directors Guild.

Therefore, although the Bididi car we see in the movie is an illegally modified underground car, in reality, it does have a legal identity and can appear on the set openly. "

This time actually illustrates a problem, that is to say, the Bididi car cannot appear on American roads at this time. After all, it has not been reviewed by the American Automobile Association. However, if it is used as a prop car, in terms of speed and If it happens on a passionate set, it means there is no relationship at all, and this is also within the scope of the law.

Hollywood movies actually have such privileges, and it seems that it is common for reporters on the scene to have such questions about applying for props.

Since Rob Cohen gave such an explanation, it should be a reasonable answer to price comparison. At this time, Sam could only sit down sadly.

Props, my god, why did you forget this reason? Hollywood has the privilege to explain. (To be continued)