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[Pacific Rim 2] was filmed in the studio, with the actors wearing tight-fitting motion capture suits covered with reflective markers and inertial sensors.

It can accurately capture actors' body movements, facial expressions, and even micro-expressions.

This makes it easy to use CG compositing later to transform it into special effects elements such as mechs.

The scene we're filming now depicts the monsters invading again. Humanity, having learned from their previous experience, is now on guard, leading to their first full-scale battle.

According to the script written by Tian Xiaole, the human mechs were fully upgraded and their size was greatly reduced.

Previously, the altitude was 70-80 meters, but now it is controlled at around 50 meters, which greatly improves the speed and is equipped with brand-new weapons and IA systems.

For the scientist scenes, Ge You took two days off from filming "Let the Bullets Fly" to come over, and Tian Xiaole was given priority for filming.

As the plot unfolds, the "Martial God," piloted by Jiang Wu and Huang Xiaoming, is ambushed by monsters while on patrol. When reinforcements arrive, they find the mech torn to pieces, and the two men in the cockpit are nowhere to be found.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, the camera provided the answer.

The two men were killed, and their bodies could not be found.

This film is devoid of sentimentality, showcasing only the spirit of human unity.

After Huang Xiaoming's character was written out of the show, I felt quite disappointed. Even if there were a sequel to this top-tier Chinese IP, it wouldn't be related to him anymore.

Undeterred, he asked, "Director, if there's a sequel, is it really impossible for me to be resurrected?"

"You're thinking pretty far ahead, already planning a sequel?"

Tian Xiaole looked at Huang Xiaoming, who was smiling broadly, and said jokingly.

"I've spent a lot of time with everyone, and I'm quite reluctant to leave. I also want to continue to listen to your teachings, Director."

When Huang Xiaoming said this, he showed a sincere smile, which made Tian Xiaole feel a chill. Remembering that he started out selling his buttocks, she silently moved her position and moved away from him.

"Director, after my contract with Huayi expires, I plan to open my own studio and hope you can give me some guidance..."

"I'm a shareholder of Huayi. If you, my cash cow, run away, I'll have to support you?"

Tian Xiaole said with a playful tone.

Huang Xiaoming's smile froze instantly; he had completely forgotten about that.

He had a sudden inspiration and said in a flattering tone, "Director Tian, ​​I'm not going to open the studio anymore. Let's sign with Xiaole Pictures instead."

Then he added, "Our company has Hollywood resources, so I can benefit from that too."

Tian Xiaole glanced at him; his emotional intelligence was so high it was like that of a shrewd adult.

Huang Xiaoming's departure from Huayi Brothers also harmed Tian Xiaole's interests. If he were to sign with Xiaole Pictures, he would have to be given Hollywood resources.

If you refuse, you can leave Huayi with peace of mind and become your own boss.

After all, it was you who refused to sign with me.

"Xiao Le Pictures does not sign established artists."

Tian Xiaole shook his head and refused. He was just saying it casually, and he didn't care how Huayi developed.

Hearing this, Huang Xiaoming was a little disappointed. He would rather try his luck in Hollywood than be a boss.

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Zhang Yimou's directing career has been full of controversy.

Since the opening ceremony of the 08 Olympics, his performance seemed to decline sharply, as if he had been briefly possessed by a deity, and then suffered a backlash.

The film "A Simple Noodle Story" is destined to become a stain on his directing career.

Although he managed to salvage some of his reputation with two art-house films, "Under the Hawthorn Tree" and "Coming Home".

But then he couldn't let go of his ambitions, directing films like "The Great Wall," "Man Jiang Hong," "Cliff Walkers," and "Under the Light"... and now he's rumored to be making "The Three-Body Problem"!
Netizens have summarized a formula for him: a group of celebrities + Jackson Yee + Liu Haochun = 10 billion yuan in box office revenue.

Ten years later, the Chinese film market has seen a phenomenon where the best of the worst are chosen, and even a Sinicized oddball like Chen Sicheng has become a great director.

Back to "A Simple Noodle Story," it grossed 2 million in 8 days, and only 2.5 million after the film's run ended.

It collapsed too quickly.

Compared to the $500 million investment, this box office performance was undoubtedly a huge success, thanks to the renowned director.

But some people don't care, as long as the movie makes money.

A celebration banquet was held for "A Simple Noodle Story," but none of the actors from Zhao Benshan's troupe attended. They were probably too embarrassed to show up after being heavily criticized.

Those present were all behind-the-scenes personnel.

When interviewed by the media, Zhang Weiping, when asked about the public's evaluation of the film, retorted sarcastically:

"The so-called criticisms of 'Three Guns' from the cultural circles are nothing more than envy, jealousy, and hatred towards me and Yi Mou..."

Genuine word-of-mouth comes from ordinary people, and the film's box office performance proves this.

Seeing Zhang Weiping's arrogant demeanor, some reporters clenched their fists tightly, while others wanted to shove the microphone into his mouth.

Nobody dares to do it!

Avatar, which grossed two billion US dollars worldwide, has been released in the country.

This shows that the progress is not yet over.

During breaks from filming, Tian Xiaole could overhear discussions among some members of the crew.

The impression it left on domestic audiences was one of overwhelming power and utter shock!

For knowledgeable filmmakers, there is only a deep sense of powerlessness; they are still stuck in period dramas while others have already created a world.

It truly resembles a mayfly...

The film's content is also quite interesting. Audiences are focused on the gorgeous and realistic special effects, and nobody cares that it tells a story of invasion and colonization.

The people of Pandora were living peacefully when they were invaded by Earthlings, just like Onsa did to the Aryans.

The first day's revenue reached 3850 million, breaking the record set by the "Rim of the Pacific".

The next day, the box office exceeded 4000 million.

On the third day, the box office remained above 4000 million.

The box office performance mirrored the phenomenal success of "Pacific Rim" upon its release.

And even more so.

With the release of "Pacific Rim" preceding it, filmmakers in the industry were able to remain calm.

Such blockbusters only come around once every few years, so it doesn't affect their ability to slack off, since Tian Xiaole is always there to carry the load.

"Director, could you get us some movie tickets? We've heard them say how good it is, and we'd like to go see it too."

"It's been showing for several days already, and we still can't buy tickets?" Tian Xiaole asked curiously.

"Yes, it's impossible to get a ticket to a 3D or iIMAX theater, just like when Pacific Rim was released."

Guo Fan remarked with a sigh that this grand occasion, including the "big ship," had occurred three times.

"Tian Tian, ​​what are you doing loitering around here? I've seen you several times already."

Tian Xiaole waved to Jing Tian, ​​who was not far away.

Guo Fan also turned his head to look at the girl walking over, wondering if he should leave first.

"Director, I see that many people in the crew can't get tickets. I can invite them to watch it."

When Jing Tian said this, she was observing Tian Xiaole's expression, afraid of upsetting him. After all, going to see another big director's sci-fi film sounded a bit like defecting to the enemy.

"That's a good thing. Let's finish work early today and learn from each other's strengths."

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Wanda International Cinema (Shijingshan Branch) boasts the most advanced IMAX theater in China, with 433 seats.

Upon hearing that Tian Xiaole was going to take the film crew to see a movie, Lu Zhen booked the entire theater.

The cinema was packed; if it weren't for Lu Zhen, a shareholder, booking the entire theater, it would have been impossible to get tickets.

Tian Xiaole found the best viewing spot and sat down. Liu Yifei and Jing Tian sat on either side of him, each holding a bucket of popcorn, their mouths bulging as they ate, completely unconcerned about their image.

"Brother Xiao Le, this is too much, can you eat some for me?"

Jing Tian whispered as she handed him the popcorn bucket.

"Just a snack is fine, do you really want to finish them all?" Tian Xiaole grabbed a few and popped them into her mouth.

As the movie began, the theater fell silent, and everyone stared at the big screen.

The story is simple: a disabled veteran infiltrates the Nami tribe to mine rare minerals by connecting with an 'Avatar' through consciousness.

In the process, he gradually falls in love with the Na'vi culture and the chieftain's daughter.

Humans, driven by greed, invaded Pandora, seeking to possess the mineral resources of this land.

Disabled veterans sided with the indigenous people, leading them against human armies.

In short, it's about an undercover agent falling in love with an indigenous person and betraying them to protect their alien paradise.

The plot and story are so-so, but the realistic and cool special effects make the audience overlook the thin plot.

As Tian Xiaole stared at the big screen, he was thinking about the post-production special effects of "Pacific Rim." He wondered how many projects would be needed to feed the technical staff in China to achieve that level of quality.

The hand that reached for the popcorn just happened to touch Liu Yifei's, and the latter quickly pulled it back.

She thought Tian Xiaole did it on purpose, so she stepped on his foot.

"Tear~"

Tian Xiaole gasped, taking a deep breath of the capital's smog. This girl is really strong.

He wouldn't think he touched her hand on purpose, would he? That would be a real injustice. The popcorn was on his right hand, and he just reached for it.

"Brother Xiao Le, what's wrong?"

Jing Tian asked with concern.

"It's nothing, just a little cold."

The two of them were in complete darkness, so no one noticed their actions, as everyone kept their eyes glued to the big screen.

When the movie ended, everyone was silent, stunned by the special effects.

Despite blockbusters like Transformers and Pacific Rim, the appearance of Avatar still overturned their understanding.

On her way back, Tian Xiaole received a caring text message from Liu Yifei.

"Senior Brother Tian, ​​is your foot alright? I didn't control my strength just now (smiles)."

"It's already swollen, and I can't put any weight on my leg. It's just a few kernels of popcorn, why are you being so possessive?"

Tian Xiaole planned to tease Liu Yifei; stepping on someone's foot is not a good habit.

On the other side, Liu Yifei, sitting in the nanny van, saw the reply text message and her little face puffed up with anger.

I typed quickly with both hands, checked it to make sure it was correct, and then pressed send.

"Hmph, you secretly touched my hand and even tickled my palm. You're still up to no good."

Tian Xiaole was stunned when she saw the text message. When did she start tickling her palm? She must have been too engrossed in something and forgot.

However, how can we talk about someone who still harbors wicked intentions?

Could it be that she misunderstood me after I brushed against her thigh last time?
Tian Xiaole shook her head, didn't reply, and put her phone away because a round, fleshy thing was rushing towards her.

"Baba~"

Meanwhile, back home, Liu Yifei waited and waited, but Tian Xiaole didn't reply.

The final conclusion was that they felt guilty.

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The crew resumed filming as scheduled the next day.

Liu Yifei was still worried about Tian Xiaole's foot, but seeing him jumping around and directing the crew, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, from a distance, I glared at him, blaming him for not explaining things clearly, saying I hadn't slept well yesterday because I was worried.

Tian Xiaole was organizing the storyboard when she suddenly felt uneasy, as if someone was thinking about her.

I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing.

The film market was swept away by "Avatar", and the entire film industry was in despair. Movies released at the end of December and January were completely ignored, with very few screenings.

What worries industry insiders even more is that if Hollywood movies are all of this quality, it would be truly disheartening.

This year's "Transformers 2" and "2012" are both special effects blockbusters of this type, achieving both critical and commercial success.

Avatar's daily box office is still at 40 million, which is more stable than that of Pacific Rim.

Many people predict that this movie will definitely break 10 billion yuan at the box office.

Tian Xiaole didn't care too much; if his record was surpassed, he could just catch up.

Filming continued. The upgraded mechs were equipped with the latest IA system and could be piloted by a single person.

The following mechs have been added;
Scarlett [The Alliance Guardian]

Ryan [Pacific Rim Warrior]

Hu Jun [Red Whirlwind]

Liu Ye [Miracle Armor] (Record of the God of War Mech)

Jing Tian [Flaming Fangs]

Liu Yifei [Goddess Dragon]

Chen Baoguo [The Undying Blade Peak]

Scientists have cracked the magnetic field; whenever the monster appears, it is quickly located, like a light in the darkness.

The main actors piloted mechs to the entrance of the wormhole, intending to destroy this unstable element in one fell swoop.

Sensing the threat, the monster is summoning more of its kind to come.

The plot has reached its final climax.

This is what the camera is shooting at.

In the Green Twilight scene, the main characters are suspended in the air by wires, while on the other side are actors dressed in monster suits.

The two sides are currently in a standoff.

"Raise Teacher Chen a little higher; he's the commander."

Tian Xiaole is adjusting the actors' positions; what he wants is the final showdown scene between the Avengers and Nezha.

The main characters' group is relatively small, so the sense of oppression isn't as strong. But it's different on the monsters' side; the sky is densely packed with monsters, giving off an apocalyptic feeling.

Viewers who see this shot are overwhelmed by the visual impact of the pit.

With Tian Xiaole's shout of "Action!", the main characters exchanged glances and made a decision.

Driven by the wire, he charged resolutely towards the horde of monsters filling the sky.

In an instant, it was submerged.

The final, thrilling scene arrives: human support has arrived, with an endless stream of drones rushing to the battlefield.

After solving the magnetic field problem, the designed drone came into play.

Some entangled themselves with the monsters, while others chose to self-destruct, vying to take one away.

The final battle truly united all of humanity.

"Cut! That's a good take. Take a ten-minute break to shoot solo shots."

After filming the large-scale scenes, the next step is to shoot individual shots of the actors. When they bravely charge towards the monster, Tian Xiaole will give them close-ups of their fearless spirit.

Just then, a commotion arose outside the studio, and Han Sanping walked in; he had come to visit the set.

Looking at the special effects equipment and green screen set up, he nodded in satisfaction.

This blockbuster is amazing! The special effects blockbuster is absolutely fantastic!
"How much Hollywood equipment did you use? Can we buy a set ourselves?"

"Except for this capture system, everything else is mine."

Tian Xiaole spread her arms wide and said triumphantly.

The camera in front of him, the Fusion3DSystem, is the same model used in Avatar, and it costs $1400 million.

I bought this one unit after sharing the box office revenue from "Humanity 3".

When Han Sanping heard the price, his eyes almost popped out. The old man, with his big ears like a little rascal, reached out and touched the machine.

This thing is too precious; nobody in China buys it.

He sighed and said with a sense of helplessness, "If all Chinese filmmakers were like you, willing to spend money to make movies, why would Chinese films not thrive, and why would they be at the mercy of others?"

"Uncle Han, your dream is quite ambitious."

Tian Xiaole bluntly retorted, "With the current censorship mechanism in China, it's impossible for Chinese-language films to go global."

Hearing this, Han Sanping choked, and was furious when he remembered how "No Man's Land" had been rejected and re-edited multiple times.

They didn't even mention whether Chinese-language films were thriving anymore, but instead talked about the currently rampant [Avatar]:
"After extensive research, the bureau concluded that relying solely on the funds of domestic film and television companies is insufficient to produce blockbusters."

"so what?"

"The authorities are preparing to relax policies, allowing financial companies to enter the film and television industry and provide funding..."

Seeing Han Sanping's hopeful expression, waiting for hot money to come in and make a big splash, Tian Xiaole didn't want to dampen his enthusiasm.

With the majority of the money going to the actors and production crew, how much is left to invest in production?
The entry of coal mine owners has brought vitality to the industry, preventing film and television resources from being monopolized by a few circles.

This influx of money from the financial industry will be large, hot money, which will increase the salaries of the entire industry. Movies will still be made the way they always have to be.

After getting ripped off a few times, you'll learn the rules of the industry.

The real game-changer in the film and television industry is the advent of the internet.

These things don't affect Tian Xiaole. He has plenty of money and projects; the only problem is that he has fewer actors under his wing.

We need to discover more new talent; once they're trained to become top-tier professionals, they'll be walking money-printing machines.

After seeing Han Sanping off, filming continued, entering its final stages.

Tian Xiaole was focused on the final battle scene, while Guo Fan and his team were also on the move. He was in charge of some establishing shots and scenes depicting the reactions of passersby.

The final climactic fight scene was not a traditional martial arts film fight. Tian Xiaole asked the martial arts director to design movements that were expansive, dynamic, and fluid.

It's easy to shoot, because the difficulty lies in post-production, as rendering large scenes takes a lot of time.

The last few shots.

Humanity won, but it was a Pyrrhic victory.

Chen Baoguo's "Undying Blade" was destroyed in this battle, and he also sacrificed his life.

Hu Jun, Liu Ye, and Scarlett all perished, along with the mechs they piloted.

The drones that came to provide support were 90% destroyed.

The only one still standing in the air is the "Goddess Dragon" piloted by Liu Yifei, which is missing one of its mechanical arms.

Ryan's [Alliance Guardian] is missing half of its body, exposing all its internal parts.

Jing Tian's [Flaming Fangs] is missing a leg, and there's a large hole in its chest, from which black smoke is billowing.

The scene slowly descends, sinking into the seabed, and the wormhole in space gradually closes, like a zipper being pulled up.

“Click.

I hereby announce that filming for *Pacific Rim 2* has wrapped.

For a science fiction film, this is considered slow to shoot, taking more than forty days.

The main reason is that a lot of time was spent on actual filming.

"Director, will there be a sequel to this ending?"

Ryan asked with a smile, explaining that this was very important to him, as it was the only top-tier resource he had access to.

The other actors also listened intently, whether they were "survivors" or "dead".

"If the results are good, we can continue filming, but I may not be the director."

As a great director, I actually resist making sequels because they are not challenging.

"I hope there will be a sequel, and that you, Brother Xiao Le, will still direct it."

After filming wrapped up, Jing Tian stopped caring about how people addressed her and kept calling him "Brother Xiao Le".

Liu Yifei nodded in agreement. Although Tian Xiaole had become unruly and started touching her inappropriately (at least in her own opinion), she still really liked the filming atmosphere.

"Director, the hotel has been booked," the production assistant said.

"Tonight, everyone can eat and drink to their heart's content to reward you for your hard work over the past month."

Tian Xiaole waved his hand at everyone.

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The news that hundreds of people were eating and drinking at the hotel could not be kept from the media and was immediately reported.

Tian Xiaole waved his hand again, adding a table!

Then even more reporters arrived.

Then add more.

Finally, the reporters sat at six tables before the momentum stopped.

"Director Tian is so generous. He treats us reporters like human beings, providing us with food, drink, and news."

One reporter remarked with emotion.

As the uncrowned kings of the print media era, they were beaten and scolded by Feng Xiaogang in "House of Flying Daggers," but they received respect from Tian Xiaole.

"Sitting down means we're all family. Everyone, eat and drink well."

Tian Xiaole came over to the reporters to greet them and asked them to say a few nice things when they reported on the story.

Blockbuster movies are all about generating buzz.

The wrap party is still going on, but some shrewd reporters have already leaked the first-hand information.

"Filming for Pacific Rim 2 wrapped up today, and the entire crew held a wrap party at the ** Hotel."

"Pacific Rim, the only domestic sci-fi film that can rival Avatar, has finished filming."

"After 46 days, the film has entered post-production, and the release date is still unknown."

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After the meal, the reporter, of course, wouldn't let Tian Xiaole off the hook, cornering him to press him for his opinion on [Avatar].

The film's box office has already exceeded 8 million, and based on the current daily box office data, it will definitely reach 10 billion, breaking the record of "Pacific Rim" is just around the corner.

To boost box office revenue, Cameron brought his creative team to the capital for promotion and discussions.

With Director Chen as the main host, we listened to the truck driver share 3D technology, talking about advanced technologies such as CG fusion and motion capture.

Director Chen nodded repeatedly, as if he already knew about it.

It must be said that his confident demeanor salvaged some of his reputation compared to those bewildered directors.

"Director Tian, ​​can Pacific Rim reach the level of Avatar?"

Upon hearing the reporter's question, Tian Xiaole thought, "If I had known earlier, I would have let him go hungry. He came on so bluntly."

"The post-production of 'Pacific Rim' will be entirely conducted domestically, with the aim of catching up with world-class standards."

"Based on its box office performance, are you worried that Avatar will surpass the record set by Pacific Rim?"

"A good movie deserves high box office returns; lost records can be regained."

Tian Xiaole didn't object to the two films being bundled together, and casually answered the reporter's questions.

"So what do you think of the overwhelmingly negative reviews of 'Three Guns' online?"

Tian Xiaole carefully considered his words before answering this question. After all, Zhang Yimou was once his younger brother, and telling the truth might damage their relationship.

"I believe that after this failure, Director Zhang will re-examine himself and bring more excellent film works."

Tear~
All the reporters present gasped in shock. Tian Xiaole was the first to dare to say that "A Simple Noodle Story" was a failure.

Of course, he is qualified.

Before the reporter could press for further questions, he added, "The most taboo thing in creating an excellent film is for people who don't understand the field to interfere. Zhang Weiping interfered too much in Director Zhang's creative process."

Tear~
Tear~
Tear~
All the reporters, crew members, and hotel staff gasped in astonishment.

The smog in the capital has improved.

Tian Xiaole deserves the credit.

The reporter's eyes lit up. Tian Xiaole really dared to speak her mind. Was she trying to break up this pair of actors?

During the casting process for "Three Guns," there were reports that Zhang Weiping interfered with the casting.

"Director Tian..."

"..."

The reporter, having eaten and drunk his fill, left satisfied with the front-page headline news.

I can't wait to release it and see how that hillbilly retaliates. (End of Chapter)