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Chapter 152: [Ip Man] Premieres, Hong Kong's Second Battle!
On Hong Kong Island, this is the battlefield.

The hashtag is just two words: 'Protect'!
Not long after the handover, many locals have been severely brainwashed by foreigners.

What Tian Xiaole needs to do is make them realize clearly who is protecting them now.

After the monsters landed, the city was wantonly destroyed, and it seemed that Hong Kong Island was about to become the next Tokyo to fall.

People screamed in despair and began to scatter and flee, plunging the city into chaos and disorder.

Just then, the hunting squad, piloting mechs, appeared as saviors.

They fought tooth and nail to stop the monster that was destroying the city and spreading the virus.

On a bustling street, Guan Xiaotong got separated from her parents and cried out in despair.

Just as he was about to be crushed to death by the monster, Zhang Hanyu piloted his mecha and descended directly from the sky.

He held Guan Xiaotong in his arms and bravely withstood the monster's attacks.

"Camera number two, zoom in for a close-up shot of the actor."

Watching the scene being filmed, Tian Xiaole held a walkie-talkie and gave instructions.

This rescue scene, enhanced with 3D special effects to emphasize the sense of destiny of the falling from the sky, coupled with rousing music, is sure to become one of the classic rescue shots.

"Crack!"

"Xiaotong acted well."

Tian Xiaole gave Guan Xiaotong a thumbs up.

Children and animals are notoriously difficult to film in the movie industry.

She was quiet and didn't make a fuss, saving the crew a lot of time.

"Director Tian, ​​what about me?"

Zhang Hanyu, having taken off his special effects costume, looked like he wanted to gain recognition.

"It's alright, we'll be filming your final scenes later."

During the defense of Hong Kong Island, Zhang Hanyu was killed, and the mech he was piloting was also dismantled.

Chen Baoguo's vehicle, the "Undying Blade," was destroyed in battle while covering his team members.

But it wasn't without its gains; at the cost of sacrificing two sets of mechs, they obtained a complete monster arm.

Tian Xiaole looked at Jing Tian and Liu Yifei wearing the equipment, knowing they were about to film their scenes.

I'm quite worried about Jing Tian. As a mecha operator, she hasn't learned pantomime and doesn't even have a driver's license because she's underage.

"Have you remembered all the control techniques I explained?"

“You’ve memorized them all, Director Tian.”

Jing Tian almost blurted out "Brother Xiao Le," but then remembered that they were on set and she should address him by his title.

This play truly reflects the insignificance of humankind, and to avoid making the plot too depressing...

Huang Xiaoming's character is portrayed as a goofy, comedic type, while Jing Tian and Liu Yifei are depicted as youthful and lively.
To ease the oppressive atmosphere.

"As for Junior Sister Liu, just be yourself and perform well."

Tian Xiaole looked at Liu Yifei and said, "She looks pure and gentle, but she has a hidden sharp tongue."

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According to outside observers, "Ip Man" grossed 3350 million yuan in its opening weekend after a few days of release, with both critical acclaim and box office success.

This is also a rare high-grossing film among Hong Kong films of the same type in recent years.

Yang Shoucheng's resolve to embrace the mainland is very firm.

During the film's promotion, it also tried to use the guise of patriotism.

Upon learning this, Tian Xiaole quickly stopped him, telling him to lower his tone and that the audience didn't like preachy stuff; the focus should be on the action-packed kung fu movie.

Commercial films should aim to entertain audiences and subtly impart certain ideas through their content. However, directly instilling ideologies from the outset can easily provoke a negative reaction.

During breaks, the lead actors on set were discussing the release of "Ip Man".

"I'm going to take on ten of them, haaah~"

Huang Xiaoming imitated the starting stance of Wing Chun and punched the air a few times.

This amusing remark made many people in the audience burst into laughter.

"Congratulations, Director Tian. With this opening day result, it should be another film that grosses over 100 million yuan," Hu Jun congratulated.

Tian Xiaole shook his head, not so optimistic: "It's hard to say, the film's audience is too limited."

"Brother Xiao Le, your script is really amazing."

Jing Tian's admiration was evident in his words.

"Let's go contribute to the box office of the movie together during our break."

Zeng Li's suggestion was unanimously approved by everyone. They've been filming intensely lately, so it's good to relax a bit.

"You all have great energy, it seems we'll have to increase the intensity of the filming."

Tian Xiaole joked with a smile, which was met with a chorus of boos.

Wearing heavy special uniforms, they were suspended by wires every day, leaving varying degrees of marks on their bodies.

Even the most delicate Jing Tian didn't complain of being tired, so the others could only grit their teeth and endure it.

Filming for "Pacific Rim" continues, while "Ip Man" is a huge hit.

Zhao Wenzhuo's action scenes are clean and crisp, his punches are beautiful, and his character is tall and imposing.

Gao Yuanyuan's gentle, intellectual, and generous personality is also very endearing.

The plot is concise and to the point, while also incorporating themes of national sentiment and patriotism.

The first wave of positive reviews online has also emerged.

Among them, the line "I'm going to take on ten" is the most talked about.

The entertainment industry is very realistic.

As Jackie Chan and Jet Li gradually lost their fighting ability, Vincent Zhao has become the most popular martial arts actor.

He has already felt the benefits that this movie has brought him.

From only being able to act in TV dramas, to now having her commercial performances and endorsement fees constantly rising.

He received many film scripts, and his salary increased significantly.

Zhang Wenzhuo's agent told him that this film had a high chance of helping him regain his footing in the film industry. Furthermore, Tian Xiaole himself stated that if the box office exceeded expectations, there would be a sequel to "Ip Man."

Judging from the current box office performance, a sequel is a certainty.

Gao Yuanyuan, who is as indifferent as a chrysanthemum, also benefited.

【Ip Man】is her commercial film debut.

Although she was a decorative character in the film, her portrayal of the role was endearing; she was indeed a likable decorative vase.

The female lead in "A Perfect Match" is seduced by Tang Jili, who wants to have his way with Gao Yuanyuan.

Seeing how popular "Ip Man" is now, and with no clear understanding of her relationship with Tian Xiaole, I've given up on the idea of ​​getting something for free.

He wanted to make a living in mainland China one day, but he was afraid of offending someone for no reason.

The authorities are definitely the first people we dare not offend.

Secondly, there are the young men from Beijing's elite circles. Tian Xiaole has both background and influence. What if Gao Yuanyuan ends up with him?

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Filming for Pacific Rim continues.

The actual filming of this movie wasn't difficult; the challenge lay in the post-production special effects.

The special effects team needs to plan shots, lighting, and composition in advance to avoid continuity errors in post-production.

When action scenes are involved, the special effects team sets up motion capture equipment to record the actors' performances, which can then be composited into the final product using CGI.

It's like a city collapsing and being destroyed.

The special effects team will film on location and use techniques such as ambient lighting and texture data to overlay the footage shot in the studio with CG for 3D modeling and rendering.

"Senior Brother Tian, ​​the capture equipment is set up."

Guo Fan jogged over and said, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

This was his first time encountering so many complex machines and equipment, and he truly realized how complicated it was to make a science fiction blockbuster.

It's still the rescue scenes that weren't finished filming on Hong Kong Island.
Zhang Hanyu's sacrifice caught the team off guard, and they didn't have time to rescue him.

Hu Jun and Liu Ye piloted the [Red Whirlwind], intending to bring Zhang Hanyu's body back.

Mechs are characterized by their fast movements and agile positioning, making them stealthy hunters.

Liu Yifei and Jing Tian controlled the "Invincible Iron Fist" to provide cover from the side.

This version of the mech is mostly used for close combat, and its mechanical arms have very large fists.

The attack methods are simple, mostly using double fists to swing, smash, and ram.

Jiang Wu and Huang Xiaoming, piloting the "General," were responsible for drawing enemy fire.

It possesses a large number of modern weapons and equipment, and its role is to provide offensive capabilities.

This battle on Hong Kong Island was not only visually spectacular, but also a testament to the unwavering camaraderie of soldiers who never gave up on each other.

The visuals are crammed in, designed to evoke tears.

Unlike Tokyo, which was completely destroyed, only Victoria Harbour on Hong Kong Island was attacked and was rescued in time.

The scene presented transitions from the despairing, somber tones of Tokyo to a warmer gray hue from this moment on.

It signifies that a glimmer of hope has appeared.

Several mechs engaged in a massive battle with the monsters, creating a scene of utter devastation.

Because of Hu Jun's misjudgment, he went too deep and was surrounded.

In the moment of crisis, Chen Baoguo piloted the [Undying Blade] to the rescue, blocking the monster's terrifying attack.

Finally, the monster retreated, and the [Undying Blade] was severely damaged and rendered unusable.

The other three mechs were also damaged to varying degrees.

The battle on Hong Kong Island featured two highlight scenes that established the characters' arcs.

The visual effects and the epic battle between mechs and monsters all set the stage for the final landing in Shanghai.

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In the film market, "Ip Man" dominates the market, maintaining its reputation and experiencing rapid box office growth.

After 15 days in theaters, it has grossed 87 million yuan and is expected to break the 100 million yuan mark.

The Hong Kong Island film also grossed 23 million at the box office.

In Southeast Asia, Malaysia set a record for Chinese-language films, earning US$623 million.

Such outstanding results made Yang Shoucheng restless. Before the movie had even finished its run, he called Tian Xiaole.

"Director Tian, ​​shouldn't you be preparing for a sequel while the movie is still going strong?"

"Chairman Yang, have you forgotten? I'm currently filming the Pacific Rim project," Tian Xiaole reminded him.

"Haha, sorry Director Tian, ​​it's just that Hong Kong films haven't achieved such good results in a long time, I'm a little excited."

Yang Shoucheng's laughter sounded somewhat awkward.

Of all the projects Yinghuang has invested in, apart from Jackie Chan's overseas box office appeal, it would be quite good if the others could just break even.

"Now that the first film has established an audience base, the sequel will definitely bring its own fans. The script is definitely not going to be sloppy. Let's talk about it after I finish filming 'Pacific Rim'."

"What about the share?"

"Let's discuss it again once the script is finished."

Looking at the phone that had just been hung up, Yang Shoucheng had to admit that he was getting old.

A few years ago, writing a screenplay would have depended on your availability.

Letting you write and take pictures at the same time is already quite lenient.

Ultimately, times have changed.

“Mani, keep a close eye on Tian Sheng’s movements. He needs to finish filming Pacific Rim before he has time to write the sequel to Ip Man.”

"Okay, Chairman Yang."

Huo Wenxi nodded obediently.

"By the way, let's raise the promotional standards for 'Dragon Tiger Gate' a bit more. I think kung fu movies still have a big market."

"I'll give the order from here."

Huo Wenxi obediently complied. Compared to "Ip Man," "Dragon Tiger Gate" is a traditional Hong Kong film, and in this context, she wasn't very optimistic about it.

(End of this chapter)