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Chapter 150 [Pacific Rim] Filming Begins, Officially Certified!

One advantage of shooting a special effects blockbuster like Pacific Rim is that you don't have to move around to different locations; everything can be done in the studio.

According to Tian Xiaole's script, there are three important battle scenes in the entire film.

First, the filming begins: Tokyo has fallen!
This was also the first battle in which the monster opened the underwater wormhole and landed on Earth.

Human conventional weapons attacks are completely ineffective against the monster.

Only nuclear weapons can be used to effectively kill.

However, frequent use would cause nuclear contamination and damage the human living environment, which is why the higher-ups proposed the mecha warrior creation plan.
The emergence of mechs led to the adoption of the most primitive form of hand-to-hand combat.

In battle after battle, humanity suffered repeated defeats, cities were destroyed one after another, and human survival was pushed to the brink of extinction.

It primarily showcases the beast's formidable strength and ferocious nature, as well as its invincible aura.

In this situation, Chinese industry and talent became the saviors.

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Inside the Tokyo Model Studio of Beijing Film Studio, staff members donned special effects costumes and were covered in punctuation marks.

This will make it easier to create special effects models later using technology.

On the first day of filming, many directors in China were quite curious about how science fiction films were shot.

Lao Tian, ​​Jia Zhangke, and Ning Hao all came over to watch.

Looking at the city model that had been built, Ning Hao couldn't help but sigh repeatedly, "This is truly a grand undertaking."

"Could I take on the role of assistant director to get a feel for how special effects films are shot?"

"Let's make it clear first, there's no pay, just meals."

Tian Xiaole wouldn't stand on ceremony with Ning Hao; free resources are free resources.

"Why are you so stingy?"

Ning Hao laughed and scolded, "I know that all the funds for this film will be used for special effects."

"Meals are fine too, but I'll finish my post-production work first."

"Sure, I'll add a chicken leg to every meal."

Tian Xiaole said boldly.

Free labor is secondary; it's also beneficial for young directors like Ning Hao to broaden their horizons.

"The scene looks simple enough; a large green screen solves all the problems."

Old Tian, ​​with his hands behind his back, seemed to be walking into a grand garden, and was very curious about the clothes worn by the crew members.

This kind of sci-fi film is acceptable to an old-school director like him, but if it were someone from an association, they would have already started criticizing it.

In their eyes, films that lack artistic merit are utterly blasphemous.

"That's the only advantage of making science fiction films: you don't have to go everywhere to find locations."

Tian Xiaole explained to Lao Tian the role that the colors of various special effects clothing play in post-production.

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Lu Yang came over to remind them that all departments were ready and could start filming at any time.

Tian Xiaole nodded, indicating that she understood.

The area is now cleared for filming.

The first scene: Tokyo is destroyed!
As scenes that set the tone for the film, the apocalyptic, world-destroying scenarios must be depicted.

It will leave the audience who enter the cinema feeling deeply moved.

The swimming pool, spanning hundreds of square meters, vibrates at a controlled frequency, creating the illusion of a surging ocean.

The busiest crosswalk in Jingdong is still the same as usual.

Office workers, vendors, tourists... the crowds were dense.

Suddenly, the once clear sky turned completely black, as if ink had been splashed on it.

The crowd panicked, screaming and running around.

A stroller was pushed into the middle of the road, and the ground began to shake.

The model city of Tokyo, controlled by machines mounted at its base, began to shake, causing street signs to fall off one after another.

Extras dressed in animal skins began landing, and the city was destroyed.

"Crack!"

Tian Xiaole immediately called a halt.

All the staff on set looked over. They had no experience filming this kind of green screen scene and didn't know where the problem was.

"Senior Brother Tian, ​​is something wrong? I'll adjust it right away."

Lu Yang stood behind Tian Xiaole and said, while Guo Fan next to him also looked over.

Lu Yang served as the assistant director, responsible for coordinating various departments and overseeing the on-site filming.

Guo Fan was given all the odd jobs.

"The sense of oppression during the monster's first landing felt a bit lacking. I wanted that overwhelming feeling, so I increased the machine's parameters and made the vibrations even stronger."

And the reactions of the extras, from confusion to terror, to the despair before death—their expressions should be more nuanced.

Lu Yang looked bewildered at Tian Xiaole's request and scratched his head awkwardly.

As a traditional martial arts enthusiast, he was initially at a loss when it came to the idea of ​​making a science fiction film.

On the contrary, Guo Fan next to him had very bright eyes.

As a science fiction fan, he had imagined countless times the desperate situation humanity was in.

I guessed the scene Tian Xiaole wanted to express: the instinctive fear of humanity in the face of a sudden disaster.

But as a newcomer, and on his first time on set, he dared not say anything out of line.

Seeing Lu Yang like this, and Guo Fan and Tian Xiaole standing next to him, Tian Xiaole started talking about the core of the Pacific Rim.

The movie is a science fiction film, but it's actually a disaster film. It's the kind where the earth develops bottomless cracks, volcanoes erupt, and the ocean, with waves thousands of meters high, sweeps across coastal cities.

To make a good disaster movie, you need to build up the apocalyptic atmosphere before the disaster occurs, which requires a lot of groundwork.

The length of "Pacific Rim" doesn't allow for filming like this.

Therefore, when a disaster occurs, the destruction of cities and the terror of humanity must be realistically portrayed.

To give every audience member entering the theater an immersive and impactful experience.

Lu Yang nodded as if he understood, feeling like he was about to grow a brain.

Guo Fan was visibly excited; he had imagined this scene countless times.

The extras rehearsed several more times before filming officially began again.

Prosperous Tokyo was quickly destroyed after the monster appeared.

From then on, her life gradually deteriorated.

The pandas were aware of such a large-scale disturbance immediately.

Dispatch the most advanced fighter jet, codenamed Heavenly Emperor, to investigate!

The design drawings provided by Tian Xiaole resembled a maple leaf in appearance, and it was a sixth-generation aircraft without tail blades.

The aviation industry responsible for producing the model simply assumed that this was the appearance of the future fighter jet envisioned by Tian Xiaole.

They simply couldn't imagine that such an aircraft could one day become a reality.

The fall of Tokyo was depicted in just five minutes of footage, yet it took several days to film.

The domestic crew members are all filming under a green screen for the first time and are still getting used to it. Various departments are also working together, so progress is relatively slow.

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The premiere of "Ip Man" was held at the CPPCC Auditorium and was organized by Yinghuang.

Invitations were sent to Tian Xiaole, and Yang Shoucheng also called him personally, but he declined both invitations due to being busy with filming.

On the 28th, many Hong Kong actors attended the premiere, and quite a few mainland celebrities also showed their support.

Everyone knows that the script for this movie was provided by Tian Xiaole, who also wrote the majority of the script.

"Brother Chao, why haven't I seen Director Tian today?"

Gao Yuanyuan looked confused and asked Zhao Wenzhuo.

After what happened last time, she carefully considered Tian Xiaole's words.

As an actress with no background or connections, she would definitely have to pay a price if she wanted to make it in the Hong Kong entertainment circle.

Tang Jili invited her to play the female lead in "A Perfect Match," but she refused outright.

I wanted to take this opportunity to tell Tian Xiaole that she is very obedient.
"Filming for Pacific Rim has started. Director Tian should be shooting on set."

A staff member came over and called the two people up on stage.

"Tian Xiaole, the screenwriter and biggest investor of the TV series 'Ip Man,' is unable to attend today because he is filming a new movie..."

Yang Shoucheng explained into the microphone that many of the actors from the mainland who attended were there because of Tian Xiaole's reputation.

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The premiere has begun, and the movie has started playing.

Many people are looking forward to it because the script was provided by Tian Xiaole.

Today, filmmakers, critics, and film enthusiasts in the industry are all staring at the big screen in front of them.

The two-hour film ended, and the audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.

The image of Ip Man, a martial arts master of his generation, comes vividly to life.

During the interview, the screenwriter of Tian Xiaole, the biggest topic of discussion, was not present. The reporter asked Yang Shoucheng:

"Chairman Yang, Wang Jiawei has been preparing a film about Ip Man for a long time. You two have the same subject matter. What do you think about this?"

When the project was initiated, a reporter from Hong Kong Island asked about it, and now that it has been brought up again, it is clear that Yang Shoucheng was prepared.

"Let's ask Master Ye's descendants what they think about this, since they're here today as well."

Yang Shoucheng handed the microphone to a middle-aged man behind him.

"Before filming this movie, people from Yinghuang came to ask for my opinion. After reading the script, I immediately nodded in agreement."

To accurately depict the details of our ancestors' lives, Chairman Yang specifically invited me to be the film consultant for this production. As for the other directors, they didn't contact us descendants at all.

The atmosphere was awkward for a moment. Logically speaking, Yinghuang was a latercomer, but now his direct descendants have approved of the film.

Therefore, other movies related to "Ip Man" are not considered canonical.

The lawsuit regarding "Huo Yuanjia" is still ongoing. If Wong Ka-wai wants to continue filming, he should at least give the other party a heads-up first.

After the premiere, the news that reporters learned on site was immediately reported.

"Director Tian Xiaole did not appear at the premiere of Ip Man while filming Pacific Rim was in progress."

"Ip Man, a martial arts master of his generation, I'll take on ten of them!"

"The film 'Ip Man' has gained recognition from direct descendants, and other directors..."

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Wang Jiawei, upon seeing the report on Hong Kong Island, felt as if he had just finished a defense.

He had wanted to make a biography of Ip Man for a long time, and the preparation time alone took a long time.

Now, others have become the original, while he has become the pirate.

To avoid unnecessary trouble, they have already contacted Ip Man's descendants, hoping to gain their recognition.

John Woo was equally frustrated.

Previously, Han Sanping had taken the initiative to contact him, saying that he wanted to invest in the "Battle of Red Cliffs" project.

He's already decided that he'll increase the budget by hundreds of millions. As a former Hollywood director, only big-budget productions are worthy of his status.

As for the actors, I'll take good care of my brother Chow Yun-fat first.

They are willing to wait until he finishes filming "Curse of the Golden Flower" before starting production.

After waiting for a while, Han Sanping suddenly became concerned about the various preparatory work for the project, as well as the selection of actors, showing signs of wanting to interfere with the creation.

I thought that once I finished dealing with the situation, the investment amount would be credited directly to my account, but unexpectedly, there was no follow-up.

(End of this chapter)