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Chapter 223 Filming wrapped, secret base in place!

The crew of "[Speed]".

As filming progressed into its later stages, both director Tian Xiaole and lead actor Keanu Reeves were extremely dedicated to their roles.

Efficiency has improved considerably without us even realizing it.

Tang Yan wanted to visit the set several times, but Tian Xiaole refused, citing the large number of people on set and the safety of the fetus.

Some people came to visit the set, which was a bit unexpected.

Although Jackie Chan has some minor controversies regarding his personal lifestyle, no one can deny his contributions to cultural export.

It seems that every time he appears in Hollywood, he is wearing a traditional Chinese suit, declaring his identity.

"Director Tian, ​​I'm also very suitable for this kind of film subject matter. Please take care of your own people."

Looking at the bustling film set, Jackie Chan said, seemingly jokingly.

"When casting the actors, we did consider you, Brother Jackie Chan."

However, this film mainly focuses on gunfights, and action scenes would limit your personal style. Also, the production budget isn't high, so we didn't offer you a role.

Tian Xiaole explained with a smile.

Cheng Long nodded, saying with some regret, "That's a real pity. I was hoping to have the chance to work with you again."

"Will have the opportunity next time."

Tian Xiaole said perfunctorily.

Jackie Chan likes to control the narrative within the film crew, and he even had a falling out with Zhang Yimou, so it's unlikely they'll have any opportunities to collaborate again.

Neither of them will be the one to compromise.

After chatting for a while, seeing that the film crew was preparing to shoot, Jackie Chan said goodbye and left.

The first trailer for "The Forbidden Kingdom" has been released; he's here to promote the movie.

During a break in filming, Tian Xiaole glanced at the trailer. The two kung fu kings had very few fight scenes, and the fight scenes were all very rigid and lacked freedom of movement.

Both of them have huge insurance policies on them, and the insurance companies won't let them fight each other without restraint.

The costumes of the main actors were, to put it mildly, questionable; someone unfamiliar with the area might mistake them for members of the Beggars' Guild on an outing.

A quick glance at the comments reveals a very positive response from netizens, who are all eagerly anticipating the film's release.

I wonder what the domestic reviews are like; the aesthetics on both sides are worlds apart.

Tian Xiaole guessed that it probably wouldn't be very high, because the plot was too shallow.

James dragged his feet unsteadily, and had heavy dark circles under his eyes.

"Boss, here's an invitation to a cocktail party."

Tian Xiaole took it, but didn't look at it immediately. Instead, he warned James:
"You can have fun, but don't use the company's name to swindle and deceive."

"Don't worry, boss, I only talked to them about feelings, not business," James quickly explained.

Tian Xiaole nodded. Judging from his reserved appearance, he probably didn't have the courage. He looked at the invitation in his hand.

"The Bourne III Victory Party!"

"This movie stars Matt Damon and grossed $4.4 million worldwide, so it's normal to throw a party."

"You can go for me. Just tell them that my new movie is about to wrap up and I can't get away."

"Haha...I guarantee I'll complete the mission."

James was very excited. He had previously attended independent film industry parties, but this time it was Universal, one of the six major Hollywood studios.

The people I came into contact with were all Hollywood executives and A-list actors.

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The assassination scene involving Zhou Zhaolong's character, Marcus, was directed by Tian Xiaole and directed by De Monaco.

He sat down next to her, giving up the director's reserved seat.

"You've finished filming your scenes, why aren't you going back to China?"

Taking the throat-soothing tea from Qin Lan, Tian Xiaole looked at her and said.

"Dad, I want to stay by your side and be a good, obedient daughter."

Qin Lan was very sensible. She came up behind Tian Xiaole and started massaging his shoulders.

Tian Xiaole leaned back, her head resting between the two round mounds, and closed her eyes to enjoy it.

The crew members who witnessed this scene were already used to it and all kept their distance to avoid disturbing the two.

"Alright, you can go back to China tomorrow. Just wait for my call anytime."

After the initial novelty wore off, and after more than a month of continuous work, anyone would get tired of it.

Domestically, opinions on the trailer for "The Forbidden Kingdom" are mixed.

There were complaints about the costumes and criticisms of the weak and uninspired action scenes.

Of course, there are also praises, compliments on the visual effects of the footage, and panoramic real-life shots, etc.

The domestic film market has entered a period of intense promotional battles.

12月12号上映的【投名状】，20号上映的【集结号】，1月30号上映的【长江七号】……

With these three films leading the way, major websites are filled with reports about the movies.

The next day, Qin Lan obediently returned to China.

Upon landing at Beijing Capital International Airport, as expected yet unexpected, he was spotted and surrounded by reporters.

"Qin Lan, have you finished filming your scenes?"

"Yes, my role has finished filming. I'm very happy that Director Tian gave me this opportunity, and I learned a lot from him."

A group of reporters: ...We didn't even ask about studies, so how did you talk about it so smoothly?
"How was your first time working with Director Tian?"

"Feelings?"

Qin Lan trembled involuntarily. On the eve of leaving Hollywood, she was being led around the room with a belt around her neck...

That feeling of both shame and excitement was a bittersweet experience.

"It's an honor to act in a film directed by a Palme d'Or winner."

"Could you tell me if you and Director Tian are dating?" a reporter asked.
The group of reporters fell silent, awaiting the answer.

The photos of her and Tian Xiaole are still being talked about, especially the expensive bottle of red wine.

"Excuse me, my car has arrived. That concludes the interview."

Qin Lan smiled and waved to a group of reporters, but did not answer questions about her relationship.

"If you didn't talk, at least say something! Why did you just leave?"

One reporter complained.

"That guy should have asked about your relationship first; that's the real news."

"Her not giving a direct answer means she's not denying it..."

A group of reporters exchanged glances, already pondering how to write a headline that would attract readers.

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The reporter was very efficient; the news was quickly published on major websites in about an hour.

"Qin Lan returned to China after finishing filming her scenes, and she remained silent about the rumors of her relationship with Tian Xiaole."

Actress Qin Lan said she was honored to be noticed by Tian Xiaole and learned a lot from him.

"..."

"Qin Lan is the first actress in China to star in a Hollywood film directed by Tian Xiaole."

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When Qin Lan returned to the company, she was stunned to see the news online.

This vague reporting would benefit her fame, and I was about to give the reporter a thumbs up when I heard her agent say:

"You're just a third or fourth-tier actor in China, not very well-known. You have to rely on Director Tian's popularity to create hype. Just don't respond to anything about your relationship."

Qin Lan's agent seemed to remember something and asked in a low voice, "Little Qin, are you in talks with Director Tian?"

Although the company prohibits its artists from dating, Director Wada is allowed to.

Qin Lan, thinking of her own identity, shook her head and said, "No, it's all made up by reporters."

"Oh, that's a pity."

Hearing her agent's sighs of disappointment, Qin Lan wouldn't tell her that a girlfriend's relationship is never as stable as family ties.

"Congratulations! The company is going to allocate more resources to you and give you special attention."

"Thank you for your guidance and support."

Qin Lan smiled. The reason her agency was so enthusiastic was because she had played the role of "father".

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Meanwhile, a freshman at Beijing Film Academy stared blankly at the news online, feeling as if he had lost something important and his heart was empty.

"Brother Xiao Le...he..."

This must be fake news, right?

"What's wrong, Tian Tian? Come and play with us."

Jing Tian's classmate Kan Qingzi walked over, and Jing Tian put her phone away, forcing a smile.
"You guys go ahead and have fun, I want to be alone."

"OK then."

Kan Qingzi nodded. The students all tried to curry favor with this young lady, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

She hadn't even enrolled in school yet, but she already starred in Tian Xiaole's new drama, playing one of the two female leads, the legendary senior sister.

If they can make Jing Tian happy, even a little bit of resources slipping through their fingers will be enough for them to eat.

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The final scenes of "High-Speed ​​Chase" have begun.

Keanu Reeves plays John Weir, who learns that his friend has been murdered by a mob boss. Old and new grudges combine to ignite his rage.

The final fight scene in the original film was shot at a naval shipyard. Tian Xiaole wanted to film there, but his application as a Chinese person was rejected.

We rented Fox Studios and recreated some of the scenes for filming.

It started to rain. John and Vigo stood on the dilapidated mast, bare-handed, assuming the starting stance.

The final scene is a thrilling and exhilarating hand-to-hand combat.

No one, not even a brainless idiot, yelled before rushing towards the other side.

Only by moving slowly and gradually shortening the distance between you can you avoid giving your opponent any openings.

In the footage, mob boss Vigo delivers a side kick, preparing to strike first.

Keanu blocked the kick with both hands, deflecting its force, but before he could regain his footing...

Vigo got close and struck him directly in the face with his hand.
Keanu adjusted his stance, abandoning defense and choosing to attack, the two of them holding each other's armbands.

They smashed each other for three or four rounds before being kicked away by each other.

Tian Xiaole nodded. Zhou Zhaolong's design of the movements was all based on actual combat.

The fight scenes, with their raw, visceral impact, are sure to get your adrenaline pumping.

In the end, Keanu pretended to make a mistake and was stabbed in the chest by Vigo.

Keanu seized the opportunity, pressing down with both hands to control his opponent.

Driven by an unwavering will, he turned the tables and defeated his opponent.

"cut!"

Tian Xiaole clapped his hands in celebration of the exciting fight scene.

On camera, it was clear that the person genuinely wanted to kill the other.

Keanu Reeves walked over, brushing his rain-soaked hair aside.

"Director Tian, ​​is there anything that needs to be reshot? This fight scene was really exciting." "No need, I'm very satisfied. Go fix your makeup and we'll shoot the final shot."

At the end of the movie, Keanu Reeves walks forlornly down the street; his only friend has died.

In order to find emotional support, I bought another dog.

In the film's flashback segment, Keanu Reeves and Scarlett Johansson portray their mundane daily life as a married couple.

Tian Xiaole was handed over to Demonac for filming.

He didn't attend the wrap party and rushed back to Pangu Pictures.

Lionsgate promptly transferred the box office revenue sharing from "Annabelle" to Pangu Pictures' account.

Tian Xiaole instructed James to continue purchasing new equipment.

"Boss, your previous investments in the stock market have increased significantly. Should we invest some more money?"

James offered what he considered a well-intentioned reminder.

This year's global stock market is very hot, especially the US stock market, and many film and television companies have invested a lot of money in it.

The return on investment is faster than making money from filming.

When Tian Xiaole first came to Hollywood, she had James buy a few stocks, which she had almost forgotten about.

He doesn't understand stocks, and he only buys a few potential stocks. He still knows what the situation will be like next year.

"Help me get all the money out of my hands; the stock market is too murky and I can't handle it."

"Boss, there's a constant stream of positive news from Wall Street. Selling now would mean missing out on a lot of money."

Just listen to me.

Tian Xiaole said without any room for doubt.

Those who encourage buying stocks and gambling are like fathers who will have sons without an anus.

"I must remind you, never get too deeply involved in industries you don't understand."

In order to prevent James from jumping off the building, Tian Xiaole kindly advised him to find a new agent.

The stock market is crazy. Many people have made a fortune from this wave of positive news, and have gradually become blinded by it.

After James left the office, Tian Xiaole tapped her fingers on the table. If there really is a stock market crash next year, then…

"Is it really impossible to avoid it in advance?"

Tian Xiaole was very troubled; how could she give a reminder without having her book banned?

He came up with an idea, but he didn't know if it would work.

I turned on the computer on the table and started looking up relevant information.

Tian Xiaole didn't expect that the company with the most advanced equipment was one that was established in the capital, which would make things much less complicated.

At the Beverly Hills villa, Tang Yan had become the de facto mistress, and under her direction, two assistants filled the garden with seasonal flowers.

Xiao Jin and Xiao Mao were playing around nearby, a truly leisurely scene.

"Brother Le, you're back."

Upon seeing Tian Xiaole, Tang Yan's eyes lit up, and a smile spread across her round face.

Wearing a loose set of pajamas, with messy hair, she had obviously just woken up.

“The filming has wrapped up. I’ll stay with you for a few more days before heading back to China,” Tian Xiaole said, pinching her cheek.

Upon hearing that she was leaving, Tang Yan's eyes instantly reddened. She pouted and remained silent, just watching quietly.

Pretending to look pitiful.

This trick works very well; it always works for her.

"Alright, I didn't say I wouldn't come back to be with you."

Tian Xiaole wiped away her tears, took her hand, and they strolled in the garden.

Walking around more is good for the fetus.

Two golden retrievers followed behind, running and jumping around playfully, very lively.

After spending a few days with Tang Yan and calming her down, it was time to head back home.

Her eyes welled up with tears as she watched Tian Xiaole get into the car.
I returned to China alone again this time, while my assistant stayed here so that I could report back promptly if anything happened.

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Tian Xiaole, carrying a backpack, got into the car that came to pick her up without attracting the attention of any reporters.

"Has anything major happened in the industry lately?"

Tian Xiaole leaned back in his seat and asked.

"In the film market, apart from the upcoming releases of 'The Warlords,' 'Assembly,' and 'CJ7,' there isn't much other major news."

Invitations to the movie premiere have all been sent to the company.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Chen Zhixi turned around to answer, and then said:

"The post-production of 'Painted Skin' is almost finished."

"Ignore 'Assembly', you can attend the other two films for me."

"Okay, boss."

Chen Zhixi nodded. With the end of the year approaching, movies were being released in droves, and she was almost sick of attending premieres.

"Of the villas you purchased, the one in Xishan has been renovated according to your requirements, while the other two will take more time."

We installed a waterbed, a bathtub that can accommodate multiple people, and dug an indoor swimming pool, although there's also one outdoors.
Chen Zhixi has already made the arrangements as requested.

"Oh." Tian Xiaole's eyes lit up, already looking forward to the experience, thinking that she wouldn't have to go through the hassle of going to a hotel anymore.

On the exterior wall of an office building, Tian Xiaole saw a giant poster of "The Warlords" through the car window.

As always, China Film Group is investing heavily; this film is one of Han Sanping's major film projects.

Xiao Le Pictures Special Effects Department

With the increase in equipment and personnel, Tian Xiaole plans to let this department develop independently.

"Hey, I'm back."

Old Tian was somewhat surprised to see Tian Xiaole, who had returned to China without saying a word.

"Painted Skin is almost finished, I came to take a look."

Tian Xiaole asked the staff to play a preview of the completed special effects, visuals, textures, and color tones...

The scene where Fan Binbin transforms is even more lifelike.

In Tian Xiaole's memory, the special effects were far superior to those of the original film, which simply copied Western vampires.

It's obviously made overseas. I don't understand the difference between fairies and ghosts.

"Do you have a preferred release date?"

Old Tian countered, "You have an idea?"

"At the current pace, it should be completed in about a month, so let's schedule it for the first half of next year."

"Okay, then let's do it your way." Old Tian nodded, then added, "【Painting Heart】is finished. You provided the song. Do you have any recommendations for singers?"

"We do have a candidate in mind, but let's give it a try first."

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"Holy crap, when did you get back? Did you finish filming your new movie so quickly?"

[Crazy Racer] While doing post-production here, Ning Hao, who has a thick skin, would often come to Lao Tian to discuss film art.

He was surprised when he saw Tian Xiaole.

"You're making such a fuss. My new movie has already wrapped up filming." Tian Xiaole picked at her ear and looked at Ning Hao, asking, "How's the post-production for your movie going?"

"With Professor Arita's guidance, things went very smoothly in the later stages."

Ning Hao was very smooth, subtly flattering Lao Tian.

"Wow, Haozi, your language skills are getting better and better," Tian Xiaole teased with a smile.

Ning Hao wasn't embarrassed at all; he had a gold chain around his neck, looking like an artist working in film.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Tian Xiaole arrived at the later stages of [Pacific Rim], where progress was also quite fast.

The mechs are incredibly lifelike and imposing, creating a strong visual impact.

The battle scenes are particularly impressive, with no stiffness whatsoever and the movements flowing smoothly.

Tian Xiaole summoned the person in charge and asked, "At the current pace, how long will it take to complete?"

"It will take at least one to two years. The scene of Tokyo falling is very complex and requires a lot of time and effort to render."

"I'll give you a year. I'll provide you with whatever personnel or equipment you need to speed up the process."

It's already been two years, and Tian Xiaole doesn't want to wait another two years. Ideally, it should be released next year.
Given the quality of this blockbuster, it will certainly boost public confidence.

"Boss, we'll do our best to ensure the task is completed."

"Yes, while speeding up, quality must be the top priority," Tian Xiaole instructed.

The later stages of "The Eight Hundred" are also progressing steadily, and everything is thriving.

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Back home, Tian Xiaole finally had some free time.

He stayed at home for a few days and spent time with the old lady, but she was not as concerned about him as before, and asked most about her grandson.

It's clear that the old lady is very eager to hold her grandson.

During this time, I also went to check out the villa, and it was quite nicely done.

A 2-meter waterbed is placed in the second-floor living room, next to various motion aids.

The swimming pool is also nice; you could have a water party there.

Tian Xiaole nodded in satisfaction. Such behavior was depraved, but who wouldn't want to enjoy it!
I mentally credited Chen Zhixi for this achievement.

The premiere of "The Warlords" was a grand affair, held at the Olympic Center.

Judging from the photos and videos circulating online, actors and celebrities from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong were present.

Gu Changwei, Zhang Guoli, Wu Junru, Guo Xiaodong...

There are also older generation figures like Xie Tieli, Feng Xiaoning, and Hu Mei...

There were also performances by a group of contestants from "Super Boy" and "Super Girl," making it look like a large-scale cultural event.

The way the main creators made their entrance was also unique.

Especially the only female lead, Xu Jinglei, who came on stage sitting in a golden pavilion chair.

All Tian Xiaole can say is: You know how to have fun.

The Yanran Angel Foundation, founded by the princess and Li Yapeng, held a charity gala in Shanghai.

The guests attending that evening also included actors and celebrities from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

Li Jialin, Na Yin, Lin Zhilin, Chen Yixun, Lu Yi and his wife...

The announced amount raised was 20 million, which is a considerable sum.

When Tian Xiaole went to the company, paparazzi took photos of her, which quickly made the news.

Suddenly, he received a lot more contact, all asking him out for meals and to chat about their life goals.

Fan Binbin is really persistent; she still longs for a role in Hollywood, but she still won't be cast this time.

Yan Dancheng just attended the premiere of "The Warlords" and is still in the capital, so we can reassure her.

So as not to be seen as the kind of person who would back out after the fact.

(End of this chapter)