Chapter 1016
After recording the show and returning to Hengdian, Cao Gong's rhythm was not disrupted.
Recording the show in the past two days is also a good time for him to take a break.
It's June, and the TV series that have been silent for a long time will pick up.
But judging from the current situation, the film industry is still under great pressure.
Because it has just been opened, even if there are new movies released, people don't dare to go to the cinema to watch them.
Many producers are worried that the movies they invested in will be affected by this, resulting in poor box office, which is a tragedy.
In addition, during the Spring Festival this year, Xu Zheng made a show of his behavior, and the entire industry sneered at his behavior and even scolded him.
Cao Gong himself did not participate in this matter.
In fact, a very interesting situation has emerged now.
In the past, when a movie was to be released, all major producers would go to the theater to have dinner, and then discuss the release of the movie, and at the same time strive to get some screenings.
But now, affected by the disease, many cinemas across the country have been closed.
Especially those cinema chains, they have taken the initiative to contact film production companies, asking them to arrange the release of the film, and promised to give a very good number of screenings.
In the past, it was the producers who asked the cinema chains; but now, it is the cinema chains that ask the film producers.
The reverse situation also makes people sigh.
Of course, Gongyang Entertainment also received a call from the cinema chains.
Especially Cao Gong himself, he also received a call.
"Mr. Zhang 18." Cao Gong was very surprised to see the visitor.
What he didn't expect was that Vice President Zhang of a chain of hundreds of cinemas actually came to visit him on the set.
"Mr. Cao, you've worked hard." Mr. Zhang smiled and brought Cao Gong a cup of coffee.
Seeing this, Cao Gong also smiled, and he already knew the other party's intention.
Knowing what was going on, Cao Gong reminded the director next to him: "I'm going to talk to Mr. Zhang about something. You can direct the next two scenes."
The director of Group B said he understood and came over to take over.
Cao Gong, holding a cup of coffee, went to the RV outside to discuss with Mr. Zhang who came to visit the set.
"Mr. Zhang, let's get straight to the point. You've seen my situation. I've said too many excuses about being busy. I'm afraid you won't believe me."
Mr. Zhang smiled and waved his hand: "That won't happen. Your schedule is transparent. I know you're busy."
"That's why I came to talk to you in person. I just want to ask you."
"You support entertainment. Do you have any movies that can be released?"
Sure enough, as Cao Gong expected, Mr. Zhang must have come here for this matter.
Now the entire entertainment industry has entered a cold winter period.
On the contrary, variety shows will be a little better.
Especially for cinemas, the total national box office this year will not be tooIt is higher, but it will definitely not exceed 10 billion.
When this happened, the major cinemas must be under great pressure.
"Yes, but I know what you mean, Mr. Zhang. Ordinary movies are definitely not worth your personal trip."
We are all smart people. There is no need to keep it a secret, right? Just be direct.
Mr. Zhang smiled and said, "When talking to Mr. Cao, there is really no need to beat around the bush."
"Mr. Zhang, I may disappoint you." This answer is also what Mr. Zhang fears the most.
Mr. Zhang looked at Cao Gong bitterly: "Is it not produced yet?"
Mr. Zhang knew that Cao Gong said that they had a movie released by Support Entertainment, and he knew what movie it was.
Liu Jian and Cao Gong, the first movie they collaborated on.
Because this movie is a father-son collaboration, the gimmick is still very sufficient.
But the gimmick cannot satisfy the cinema to get out of the current predicament, nor can it solve the urgent problem.
He came here this time to learn from Cao Gong about his two science fiction films.
The two science fiction films shot last year are known to everyone. It is not a secret.
Both "The Cage of Spirits" and "Swallowed" have box office revenues of over 6 billion yuan.
Currently, they are the first and second Chinese-language films at the box office.
Especially at this time, the two films are re-screened.
Because there are no good movies to attract box office revenue, we can only re-screen these two movies to see if we can attract some people to watch them? We will make as much as we can.
At this point, the most commercially valuable, well-received, and most anticipated movies are the ones.
In fact, to put it bluntly, they are the sequels of these two movies.
As long as the sequels are not bad, then it is certain that the box office revenue will not be bad.
But in this year's situation, the box office revenue will not be bad, but it will definitely be affected.
But now, cinemas can't wait any longer and want a movie with box office appeal to save the market.
Obviously, fantasy and science fiction are the best choices.
Don't even mention foreign science fiction movies. Starting this year, the country will restrict the release of foreign movies.
It's mainly foreign Hollywood movies that are gradually starting to carry a lot of private goods.
The private goods carried in the movie will definitely not be allowed to be released after domestic review.
"It's not that I'm giving face to Mr. Zhang, but you also know that this movie was only completed in June last year."
"It's still a science fiction movie, so the post-production special effects production is definitely beyond doubt."
"One year may not be enough."
"The current post-production of "The Cage of Spirits 2" will definitely not be possible within two months."
Hearing this, Mr. Zhang also sighed helplessly. (To read the exciting novels, go to Faloo Novel Network!)
He is also in the film industry and knows the post-production of science fiction films, which is really a good thing.
Unless the post-production special effects are rubbish, then there is no need to talk about these.
"All special effects, dubbing and subtitles will be completed by the end of August at the earliest.
“But the review also takes time. Such a long movie is also a doomsday science fiction movie.”
“It is such a sensitive period. The review of this movie will take at least one month.”[]
“It will take one month to review, and it has to be approved in one go.”
“If it fails the initial review, it will be returned and deleted, and then the second review will take another month.”
“Even if it passes the initial review, it will be completed in early October, and then the key will be applied.”
“Mr. Zhang, you don’t have to think about these four months.”
“Don’t say it’s you. I also hope it can be released tomorrow, but there is no way.”
He didn’t mean it, but the movie was indeed not ready yet.
Mr. Zhang actually didn’t understand: “Why was the first one produced so quickly? ”
“Filming was completed in February 2017, and the film will be released in 2018.”
“Why does the post-production of the second film take so much longer than the first film?”
Zhang was anxious, so he raised such a question.
Cao Gong, who was drinking coffee, just smiled and said, “There are two reasons.”
“First, the special effects of the sequel are innovative. It takes more time to make new special effects elements.”
“Second, the production team has fewer people. The special effects team of the second film has fewer people than before.”
At this point, Zhang asked, “Why is the special effects team reduced in this sequel? Cost control.”
Cao Gong nodded, admitting this speculation.
“On the one hand, it is to control costs, and on the other hand, the post-production of “Swallow 2” is also in progress.” ”
Mr. Zhang understood now, and it all made sense.
“In fact, there is another point. I didn’t expect this to happen last year.”
“When I studied the case last year, I knew the harm of this disease.”
“But at that time, I was thinking about the harm of the disease and how to overcome and treat this special case.”
“I didn’t have time to think about how much the disease would affect the film and television industry after it broke out.”
“What’s more, even if I thought about it at that time, the outbreak of this disease would affect not only the film and television industry, but all walks of life.”
“So I didn’t think about this last year, and I didn’t expand the post-production group to produce it. ”
As they are both general managers, Mr. Zhang naturally understands that this situation is beyond imagination. 523
At that time, Cao Gong was busy enough with filming and studying this case.
How could he have thought that the film industry would face a cold winter and he would save it.
Even if he thought of it, this situation could not be saved by a movie.
No matter how good the movie is, if the audience has no money to watch it, it will be useless.It's useless.
"Alas~" Mr. Zhang was also helpless at this time, there was no good movie to save the market.
After chatting for about 20 minutes, Mr. Zhang did not bother Cao Gong any more.
Cao Gong came out of the RV and threw the empty coffee cup into the trash can.
After returning to the crew, Yang Mi looked at him: "Come to discuss the release of the movie with you?"
"Well, what else can you come to visit me for? But I can't help it."
"Indeed, I also understand the post-production of the movie, and it will be released in August at the earliest."
"According to this situation, the release of the movie during the Spring Festival next year is actually the best choice." Yang Mi said
"In fact, it can also be saved." Cao Gong crossed his legs and told Yang Mi beside him his thoughts.
"You mean..." Smart Yang Mi thought of what Cao Gong was going to say.
"You mean, can the special episode of "Perfect World" be released as a movie?" Zhao Liying also thought of it. This is the tacit understanding between husband and wife, a kind of metaphysics that is difficult to explain.
"I thought so, but I didn't say it in the end."
"Originally, I planned to broadcast the special episode for free, but now it is released as a movie."
"But the capitalists of the theaters finally let consumers pay and fill the bill. This shouldn't be."
"If it were a regular movie, it wouldn't be a pit, but this was originally a special episode made into a TV series, but it was finally released as a movie. So what's the difference between this and the movie "Where Are We Going, Dad?"
"In the end, I couldn't get over this hurdle in my heart, so I didn't bring it up." After Cao Gong explained, he looked at Yang Mi beside him and said, "Let them solve this matter themselves."
