Chapter 141: Only 1 part

Chapter 141 The Only One
"Giov, please, you can't do this. Reading network)" Wang Yang frowned suddenly when he heard the phone's words, and the beautiful back garden of the women's clothing. Appreciate, he sat down on the chair and persuaded the phone: "Please, don't you know that there is Africa, South Africa; not the Middle East ... No, believe me, there is no war in South Africa, right? Terrorists? I I have n’t heard much, but we have hired a security team, and the safety work is definitely better than ...

Giov, the field supervisor over there, sighed and said, "Yan, I'm sorry, I won't go anyway, my family is not at ease I leave home to work, my wife and my children, for their sake, I There can be no risk. "He apologized again:" Sorry "
"Well, I can understand that there is no way." Wang Yang reluctantly covered his forehead and nodded, "OK, so, bye"
It has been more than two weeks since the 9/11 incident, and the United States has already lifted the alarm for terrorist attacks. The aircraft resumed navigation. The fire in the ruins of the World Trade Center is still burning, the rubble continues to be cleared, and the slim rescue continues. It also continues, and the entire country seems to have returned to its original order.
On the 14th, Nanyang ’s Institute of Creative Technology, Wang Yang was invited to participate in a brainstorming confidential meeting, including Michael Bay and other people who are good at explosive crime movies, or the front line known for their rich imagination The directors are present to discuss with the Homeland Security Bureau, counter-terrorism experts and others. He proposed a terrorist attack method of "full-scale anthrax powder attack". The terrorist drove a large truck filled with anthrax powder and traveled through several different cities in a short time to spread the anthrax powder in the air. Medium, to expose the residents of the city to the virus.
Hearing his vision, the people of the Department of Homeland Security were all in a grimace, and other bold and crazy ideas from Michael Bay and others made the officials at the end of the meeting lament "Fortunately, these directors are not terrorists."
On September 21st, the "American Tribute to Heroes" disaster relief fundraising party was held. Television stations of all sizes across the United States co-produced and broadcasted simultaneously in 156 countries around the world. Flame Film Company donated 20 million afterwards. On September 19th, the US military sent fighter jets to the Persian Gulf military base, and military strikes against the Taliban and Al Qaeda in Afghanistan must begin at any time.
Although Wang Yang has read through the history of war and has an understanding of the military, he has never liked the war. Whether it is the Taliban or the US military, there is no real winner in the war. Life continues, movies continue, but neither life nor movies exist in a vacuum. The impact of 9/11 and the upcoming war cannot be avoided.
The biggest shadow left by the 9/11 incident is airplanes, terrorists, and personal safety; the same is true in Hollywood. Almost all first-line stars with more than 10 million pay have canceled the filming plan for overseas framing, including superstars Tom Hanks and Tom. -Cruise, Julia Roberts, Kim Carey, Will Smith ... countless stars, big producers, directors, etc., all made it clear that they will not When trapeze, they only want to stay in the country.
The fourth highest-rated CBS reality TV series "Survivor" in the United States was originally intended to be shot in the Middle East, but now it has to be cancelled because the crew, actors and staff of the entire crew have given up high salaries and do not want to go to the Middle East to die. . But not only in the Middle East, even Canada and Australia are now listed as unsafe locations. All the film and television crews are suffering from a security crisis. And the "Area 9" in Africa? Ranked second in the "least secure" ranking, the top is the Middle East.
Therefore, almost half of the crews formed before the "District 9" told Wang Yang, either change the location of the shooting, or they withdrew.
Field shooting in African slums is very important for the film effect. The kind of realism is how the miniature model and the local scenery can't compare with it; and if you want to build a panoramic view in Los Angeles, it is undoubtedly a fantasy. The cost is also unbearable for Flame Movies. Wang Yang will not change his plans for shooting in Africa, so only they withdraw.
Fortunately, only some job positions such as field supervisors are withdrawing, not members of the film crew. These job positions can still be used to find substitutes who are willing to go to South Africa. However, the key roles of the film crew could not bear the loss, otherwise it would be troublesome. After discovering this sign, Wang Yang immediately contacted the important members one by one. In addition to making security commitments, he also increased his salary.
In spite of this, several members, such as the sound engineer and lighting engineer, are determined to leave; there are some special effects teams on the side of the image engine, and some people have to quit ... Some work has to start again, while still continuing to appease the existing The emotions of the members lest they suddenly leave without regard to the contract compensation.
"It's terrible, and then terrible ..." Wang Yang sighed and was about to get up and walk back to the house, and the phone rang suddenly. He looked at it and it was from Robert Downey Jr., who frowned and connected, laughing: "Hi, Robert, don't tell me you want to quit not acting. If that's the case, you don't need terrorists, I'm now Go to your house and kill you. "
Donny smiled there and seemed to be smacking, "No, I don't have that plan. Anyway, I'm dead and nobody cares. You're not afraid of Miracle Yang, what am I afraid of?" Both laughed a few times, Wang Yangcai Seriously said: "No one will die, the slum we went to is very safe, and it's only a month. So what do you call me?" Downey replied: "I just tell you, if the crew needs help, tell Me. Do n’t forget that I am also a producer, I know many people. "
"Of course." Wang Yang stood up and said while walking: "Just now, our field manager resigned, so I need a new field manager now, what is the recommendation?"
However, the impact of the 9/11 incident on the film industry is far more than a matter of shooting and framing. It is the first thing that hits the box office. After the incident, in the first week of the 14-20, the box office in the United States was still very strong, which was a second week increase from the same period last year. As the possibility of the US military launching wars increased, there were rumors that terrorists would launch a second wave of attacks. The movie theater suddenly deserted.
This week's total box office was only 56 million, down 15% from last week and 3 million lower than the same period last year. The newly released debut film starring Maria-Kelly starring in the music scene Starring Starlight also suffered from a waterslide. 1,200 theaters only received 2.9 million box office. The movie star dream of the future was thrown cold water; Weekly rankings The total box office of the top 12 is only 44.2 million, a new low since September 15, 2000.
The emotions of the audience are unpredictable, but one thing is affirmed by the filmmaker that horror and violent movies are not popular now. Some criticisms from media newspapers and online fans also support this. Terrorist and violent films have become the target of the night, and filmmakers have responded directly to withdraw the film or postpone its release.
Including the action thriller "Indirect Damage" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, originally scheduled to be released on October 5, the war movie "We Used to Be Soldiers" starring Mel Gibson ... and it was originally scheduled for Christmas The violent crime film "New York Gangs" starring Leonardo DiCaprio, the war movie "Windspeaker" by Nicolas Cage + Wu Yusen, and even the blockbuster blockbuster "Spider-Man" "... Almost all movies that are violent and frightened are delayed until next year's release, and there is no fixed date.
The film company ’s production progress has naturally been seriously disrupted. Last year ’s fourth quarter of Hollywood had about 68 new films in preparation; this year and now, only 16 new films are in preparation or about to start shooting, and only one of them is in production. The Ministry is in contact with violence, "District 9".
"Those Hollywood producers only have money in their eyes. They don't hesitate to invest a lot of money, invest a lot of time and manpower to shoot some thrilling horror and violent movies in order to attract young people and earn their money. In fact, this is very Irresponsible behavior. "A few days ago, the 76-year-old filmmaker Robert Altman, who was nominated for the Oscar for Best Director Award 5 times and 4 times for the Best Film, made a statement to the media:" Those terrorists are just If you ’re studying Hollywood movies, unless you ’ve seen those movies, no one will come up with such atrocities. "
This rebellious old man who has always said something, keen on criticism and ridicule, named Magic Yang by name: "I noticed that there is a rising star Wang Yang in the director, he will continue to produce his R-rated violent film, the only one now. I do n’t know what the child ’s mentality is, but I know he knows how to make money for his peers. If his new movie is just about making money, help me tell him, this time should not shoot violent movies, nobody watched ; Now he should make the warm sunshine movie he is good at, to ensure that he will make a lot of money. "
Many fans on the Internet, also on the official website of Flame Movies, Wang Yang's personal website and blog, have expressed that they don't want to see him make horrible and violent and disturbing new works, hoping that he can make a film like "When Happiness" Come to knock on the door and Juno, such as the heart-warming movies, or not like the lively "High School Musical", but don't come to "Ghost Record", they will not enter the cinema.
Many entertainment media have also analyzed and commented on the movie situation in the "post-911 era", and it is generally believed that it will take at least 1-2 years for the market to return to normal, and it will be longer if there is a war.
The "Film" reported: "At this time of horror, viewers are not happy to see violent movies, and filmmakers are rushing to cancel the corresponding production plans. It is worth mentioning that the magic director Wang Yang is continuing retrograde with the market, believing that producers are happy to see his way, but what is this guy thinking? Will Area 9 be his Waterloo? "
Santa Monica, the conference room of Flame Film Company. With a snap, Wang Yang put down the blue folder in his hand, which clearly wrote some of the known conditions of the 16 movies that are currently being produced by all Hollywood filmmakers. Genres: comedy, romantic love, campus music, love comedy ... ... he glanced at Mark Srant on both sides of the conference table, distribution manager Simon Willis, production manager Sandy Pikes and others, and shrugged calmly.
"Jan, we are the only one, the only violent movie, and a 100 million-cost production." Mark Srant's voice was a little deep, and his eyes behind the frame were full of seriousness. Looking at the crowd, Wang Yang suddenly smiled and said, "Isn't it cool?" Simon Willis and others immediately laughed, and Mark Srant also smiled helplessly: "Yes, we It ’s always so different. But Jan, you know ... "
He panicked, pointing at himself: "The movie watching mood is like my face now, 911 hasn't passed the night yet, but maybe there will be war again tomorrow, and death." He frowned. I didn't speak for a while, but the meaning was obvious: "" Ninth District "is temporarily not suitable for shooting, postpone it."
"Mark, everyone." Wang Yang took a serious look at them one by one, and said: "The 9/11 incident is really regrettable, but it happened. We can't escape blindly. What we need is reflection. And" District 9 " Is not only about violence ... "
Mark Srant shook his head and interrupted him: "Reflections need to pay attention to timing, and every need must pay attention to timing. Obviously it is not now, it is not a stage of violent repression." Simon Willis nodded in agreement: " Now the audience ’s nerves are very sensitive and fragile.
Mark Srant added:
Although the release of
The Ninth District
will be at least in August next year, no one knows whether the audience has recovered at that time, even if the film is made. It ’s very, very good, we are very likely to not get the cost back ... "
Looking at the people talking and talking, listening to their words, Wang Yang couldn't help but frown slowly, market, market, cost, cost ... Why should he care about these? In the prison on Lake Island, he was already crazy. He suddenly shouted, interrupted everyone, and decided to say: "No need to say, I will continue to shoot guys, I can't postpone, everything Ready, everything "
He took a deep breath, thinking about the preparations all the way. From May to now, October is almost five months of hard work to form a crew in Vancouver ... He said in a deep voice: "Nothing, no difficulty can stop this Plan, it, I wo n’t postpone it

Mark Srant and others immediately looked at each other. Although they understood his mood, they felt helpless.
"Everyone." Wang Yang pursed his lips and glanced at them: "I know this may damage the company's interests. But what about" Ninth District "really losing money? Will it lose a lot? Does the company not "It will fall." He frowned at them and said, "And who said there will be a loss? Please, get up." He clapped his hands loudly and vigorously said: "We can do it well, We can "
Seeing that he really made up his mind, Mark Srant, who knew what his temper was like, smiled bitterly and stopped persuading. If Area 9 is successful again, it's really cool. "Everyone smiled, Wang Yang shrugged with a smile, and Mark said seriously:" Then accept the facts, our propaganda work should be done Better, make changes. "
Simon Willis nodded over there and said his opinion: "Well, and violent can't be mentioned anymore." Ninth District "should now be silent for a while to let everyone forget its impression of violence. "
"Turn the attention of the masses of media to the aliens." Wang Yang smiled and snapped his fingers, happy that they could support their decision. He had also thought about the changes in publicity, saying: "I agree to fade out for a while, but not too long, then we will announce that it is a sci-fi movie, with aliens, and then launch a few viral marketing. website."
Everyone was puzzled when they heard about the viral marketing website, and Mark Srant asked with a frown: "What do you mean?"
Wang Yang pondered for a while and conceived: "That website is for viral marketing, letting the fans and audiences interact ... I say an idea and engage with gger, the goal of that website is that everyone updates on their own gger An article about the "Ninth District", as long as it reaches 50,000, or 100,000, it will unlock the concept map of an alien and then open the next viral marketing website. "
Looking at the thoughtful crowd, he smiled and said: "It's like a game, an activity, but it needs a lot of people to play together, everyone has to participate, and ask their friends to participate. Participate. The more people who participate, the longer they will participate, and the higher their expectations for the film. It seems that as the film is produced and grown together, they will walk into the cinema. "
Simon Willis, who is familiar with the issue of distribution promotion, opened his eyes and praised with excitement: "In this way, viral marketing is not just a bombardment of fatigue, a game ... wow I think if this promotion plan is successful, the movie will be released. After that, the box office will be very high in the first week ... "Mark Srant suddenly smiled and said:" As long as the movie is good and the comments are not bad, it will attract more people to watch and try to eliminate the audience. Of resistance. "
Wang Yang pounded the table of the conference table vigorously and smiled: "I just want to say this viral marketing, we must do it well." Everyone smiled, how much restored some confidence and fighting spirit, Mark- Slant suddenly joked: "Yang, that viral marketing plan, are you ready to advertise Gger?" Wang Yang raised his eyebrows with staring eyes and said, "Maybe."
Everyone chuckled a few times, and Simon Willis suggested again: "I have an idea. The events of September 11, the war, these things are all ours." Mark Srant and others all hummed; Wang Young already guessed what he was going to say, and asked, "Are you talking about overseas markets?" Simon Willis nodded with a smile, and said, "We should pay more attention to overseas markets this time." Mark Srant suddenly He nodded and said, "That's right, I support it."
"Well ..." Wang Yang frowned, as if thinking about something, and suddenly asked: "If" The Ninth Zone "is released globally, how many countries can we achieve?"
Simon Willis was stunned, and now overseas is generally released every 1-2 weeks, or even a few months later; synchronization occasionally happens, but only a few countries, obviously not "global synchronization" concept. He thought about it and replied: "I don't think there is any problem with the general, but the audit introduction system in some regions is very different ~ EbookFREE.me ~ may not be able to cooperate with synchronization."
"Guys, global synchronization is a trend." Wang Yang took a glass of water and took a sip of water. He continued: "You know that as a fan, you always want to see the movie as soon as possible, rather than waiting for other places. I have seen all of them before I can see it. This is bad, but if it is released at the same time, everyone ’s enthusiasm for watching movies will be very high. "
Everyone agreed. Wang Yang smiled and said slowly: "This time we are going to be released globally simultaneously. The United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, Mexico, China ... as much as possible for overseas viral marketing propaganda. To be synchronized, the entire planet must participate, we have to play big
Mark Srant raised his hand like a surrender and shook his head: "Okay, okay, I had to persuade you to postpone or cancel" District 9 ", but now I want to play bigger, OK." His hand waved back indifferently, saying: "Surprise the world"
"Haha" Simon Willis and others suddenly laughed.
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