Xiao Ran's heart skipped a beat, and then he smiled bitterly. He turned to look at Yang Qi and the others, all of them looked surprised. Don't slander them? Xiao Ran simply didn't know what to say. The censorship system was like this. I didn't expect that they would be punished here in the military.
Stuck in the most deadly place.
At this moment, Xiao Ran really wanted to give up everything. He suddenly felt very tired. He spent a lot of energy to fight for all this, but he was still stuck in the place he was most afraid of.
Is there any place where there is no slander? What is the definition of slander? Just like the plot in "Black Hawk Down", the U.S. military's misinformation led to a fiasco. Does that count as slander? There is a plot of retired soldiers turning into thieves in the film.
, is this considered slander?
Xiao Ran really doesn't know now. Although movies can achieve a propaganda effect, they are more of an entertainment art for the public. If the government wants to completely control it, it is definitely an unwise decision.
If it is really stuck here, then Xiao Ran would rather spend his money to buy various weapons and even fighter jets from Russia, and then buy a piece of land from a certain country as a filming base for such plots. I just don’t know if it is allowed to be private.
What about buying weapons?
"It's hard for us to accept your conditions!" Xiao Ran smiled bitterly for a moment, and finally said in as tactful a tone as possible: "In terms of the theme of the film, of course we will not focus on this. However, there will definitely be no shortage of such plots.
For example, there may be stories about the rebellion of some high-level military generals in the film. Is this considered a smear campaign? I think you need to give me a good definition!"
"That's right, this way, it's like the censorship system has blocked us again. Then we won't be able to film anymore!" Although Lei Kaitai doesn't have a very good temper, he can face the military people.
Still don’t dare to be too presumptuous.
He Zhishan frowned and glanced at the four giants. Judging from their expressions, it was obvious that they were all opposed. Before coming, he had specially investigated these people and knew that they were headed by Xiao Ran. Therefore, as long as he convinced Xiao Ran, there would be no problem.
Problem.
However, in view of the entanglement with the censorship system, the military also talked to Huang Qun about this. Before sending him to talk about this matter this time, it had already considered all aspects carefully. Therefore, He Zhishan is not
No answer: "We have referred to the practices of the U.S. military and observed your videos in recent years. Basically, there is no smear campaign like we are referring to!"
At this point, Xiao Ran's heart, which had gradually cooled down, became lively again. Speaking of it this way, it seemed that the military did not intend to hinder them at this point. Looking at Yang Qi and the others, they all discovered this and handed Xiao Ran
A knowing look.
He Zhishan glanced at the four people and said calmly and calmly: "The so-called smear refers to attacking the military. After referring to the practice of the US military, we decided to do it in a similar way, unless your film depicts a positive
of the military, otherwise we will not provide any assistance. Of course, if the negative depictions of the military in your film are equal to or more positive than the positive ones, then we will definitely not get any assistance."
A smile gradually spread on Xiao Ran's face. He never expected that the military would be so open-minded. It was much stronger than that damn censorship system. Very quickly, Xiao Ran immediately thought of the military's willingness to do such a thing.
There is obviously content in the concession, and it probably means that the censorship system will also move in this direction.
Thinking of this, Xiao Ran felt completely happy. If this could really happen, then he could let go and deal with Hollywood and Murdoch classmates. In fact, the reason why the military is willing to open these conditions is also very simple. Now the military is facing
A technological transformation requires the participation of many high-level talents, and the publicity of the movie is undoubtedly conducive to this.
Moreover, China needs movies to promote, and the military also needs to promote a positive image and establish its own majesty. Moreover, in addition to several reasons, there is another important reason, which Xiao Ran and the others did not expect.
At this point, He Zhishan hesitated. The conditions he was going to say below were definitely unacceptable to the four giants. Fortunately, the Ministry of National Defense gave him a bottom line for bargaining, otherwise, he didn't know how to say it. He hesitated for a moment,
He said sheepishly: "I think the key point of the dispute is the cost!"
Yang Qi looked at He Zhishan proudly. It's not like they couldn't afford the cost: "The cost is definitely not a problem. As long as you open up as much as before, we will definitely be able to accept the cost!"
He Zhishan smiled bitterly. This was the second time Xiao Ran saw him smile, and he still smiled bitterly. He immediately felt something was wrong. He Zhishan cleared his throat and said with an expression of embarrassment: "If Su Er specially dispatches a plane for the crew,
Seven, then five million will be charged. If it is the best tank, then each vehicle will cost five million for refueling..."
"What?" Xiao Ran couldn't help but stood up and looked at He Zhishan with wide eyes and disbelief. It was such a price to dispatch a single fighter jet. The Ministry of National Defense must have gone crazy for money. Xiao Ran couldn't even imagine it.
If "True Lies" starts filming, how much will it cost just on this item alone?
Lei Kaitai jumped up in shock and shouted: "Are you kidding me? Five million, you might as well grab it. Whether you can make money by doing this is still a question!"
Pan Disheng and Yang Qi couldn't hide their shocked expressions and were completely stunned. Especially Yang Qi, who had promised to accept it just now, now he wished he could go back in time and go back to that moment to swallow his own words.
He Zhishan was not a businessman to begin with, and he felt extremely embarrassed when the four people looked like this. When he first heard the number given to him by the Ministry of National Defense, he was so shocked that his teeth almost fell out.
Xiao Ran managed to calm down, and then walked around a few times, his thoughts racing in his mind. This number is absolutely impossible to accept, otherwise if he were to make a "True Lies", it would require at least tens of millions of weapons.
fee.
I'm kidding, I'm definitely kidding. Wu Yusen's "Windtalker" rented a US military base and other weapons, and it only cost one million US dollars, while the production cost of the film was as high as 80 million US dollars.
Above, this ratio seems to be enough to prove everything.
Although Xiao Ran also knows that the U.S. government pays for Hollywood, and it indirectly spends a lot of money to support Hollywood every year. However, this number is too exaggerated, and "True Lies" also requires the protagonist to fly a fighter jet. Calculated in this way,
Wouldn’t this alone cost tens of millions?
Although the whole world knows that the Chinese military is poor, they shouldn't think of making money in this area! Xiao Ran was right. The Ministry of National Defense really wanted to make a lot of money in this area. If Hong Kong movies are normal
After ten years of development, there will probably be a lot of money spent on this every year.
After calming down, Xiao Ran came to He Zhishan and said slowly: "You know we won't accept it. There must be room for the price to come down, right? Don't treat movies as a tool to make money, they are useful to the military."
The propaganda effect of the other side is always much greater than the benefits you can see."
He Zhishan didn't move at all, sitting as firmly as Mount Tai without shaking. After admiring these businessmen, he reluctantly admitted: "As you expected, there is still room for him to come down!"
Xiao Ran and Yang Qi all took a breath. The military's open mouth like this would really kill them. Fortunately, there is still room for bargaining. Regarding this, Xiao Ran had already obtained the budget investigation report, and the planning department believed that
Calculated in proportion, starting from 100 million yuan, the proportion of special props such as airplanes in the production fee cannot exceed one-tenth at most.
That's 10 million. According to the current price of the military, it can only dispatch two fighter sorties. So what else to shoot? Just shoot two fighter jets flying in the sky? Xiao Ran sighed, aircraft carriers are also a problem.
The Russian aircraft carrier called Minks was later put up for sale.
If Phantom wants to buy it, that won't be a problem, but the annual maintenance costs may be a bit high. However, depending on Phantom's ability and image copyright, it is completely possible to turn the aircraft carrier into a theme park, and there will also be a lot of money
profit.
But Xiao Ran would rather donate aircraft carriers to the military, if the military has the money to support them, and if it does not affect his international political stance. In this way, when such films that require aircraft carriers are needed in the future, they can find places to shoot them.
.
After thinking about it for a long time, Xiao Ran calculated that now 100 million is still a large-scale production, but in a few years, it may require more than 200 million to be considered a large-scale production. After calculating it like this, after thinking about it, Xiao Ran quickly paid back the price.
: "Fighter aircraft fly 500,000 yuan each, and military bases also charge 500,000 yuan. This kind of money is very easy to make for you."
He Zhishan shook his head. This number is relatively close to the bottom line of the Ministry of National Defense, but it has not yet reached that level: "The minimum for fighter jets is one million, and the others will be reduced accordingly! Moreover, because Hong Kong has not yet returned to the motherland, this price
This is the lowest. If it comes back, it can be even lower..."
Xiao Ran thought for a long time with a sullen face. This number was actually what he wanted. He didn't want the military to lose money to assist in the shooting. If he didn't have to take the overall situation into consideration, he would even be willing to pay a higher price.
This matter was basically decided in this way, and the problem of special props was finally solved. Very few, or even none, could detect Xiao Ran's true purpose. Everything Xiao Ran did could be said to be to create a complete movie.
System. Now, with advanced knowledge, he has done everything he can. Now he has even mastered the special props of the military. He thinks that maybe he only needs to deal with Hollywood and Murdoch to retire.
At this time, in Hollywood, Tie Long finally got his first opportunity as a screenwriter, which was also his way to get promoted. Xiao Ran silently put down this information, Tie Long, he had indeed ignored it before. However, he didn't think it was possible now.
Anyone can pose a greater threat to the Phantom.
After thinking for a long time, Xiao Ran continued to work. After a while, two disciples, You Hai and Tan Zhongxin, knocked on the door and came in. Xiao Ran greeted them and sat down, then winked and asked: "I want you two to come this time."
, has a very important task - to adapt Journey to the West!"
The two of them were shocked. This was definitely a problem. Especially Tanaka Nobu, who was an exchange student, scratched his head and said with a grimace: "Brother Ran, this is not easy to adapt into a movie! You all know how long it is!"
"
Xiao Ran chuckled and sat down, wagging his fingers gently: "If it wasn't difficult to adapt, then why would I let you two do it together! With A Xin's control over the demeanor and A Hai's control over the plot, I believe this script will do more than just
None of you can do it!"
The two looked at each other with a troubled look in their eyes. Journey to the West is indeed not easy to adapt, especially into a movie! Of course Xiao Ran knew this very well, so he also had an arrangement: "It's very simple, I plan to make this
It will become a trilogy and will be directed by me personally."
What Xiao Ran was thinking about at this moment was "The Lord of the Rings". If he wanted to create the momentum of "The Lord of the Rings", only Journey to the West could do it. However, the special effects also troubled Xiao Ran. With the current level of special effects
, it is simply impossible to create the effect of "Lord of the Rings". At least, he feels it is necessary to complete this script first, and it doesn't matter who directs it.
"In terms of the story, I need it to be more coherent, just like a movie shot in three parts." Xiao Ran chuckled: "I think you can do it, so don't be polite!"
Are you polite? It was too late for the two of them to smile bitterly. Xiao Ran really gave them a good job. In desperation, he had no choice but to nod and agree. However, this is really not too difficult according to the script. What is difficult is the special effects.
It was full of monsters, and there were not enough special effects to make it realistic enough. Xiao Ran thought that he would never have the chance to direct it himself.
An accident occurred before the July summer vacation. One of the Phantom films was criticized by the audience at the screening venue. The director was so anxious that he immediately edited it again. In the end, the copy was finally released in time.
It is precisely because of the copying that later test screenings are often adjusted to a certain time interval from the premiere, so as not to have no time to make copies after re-editing. A lot of things will be avoided in the future. However, due to piracy in the mainland,
We don’t even dare to do test screenings in mainland China, and in Hong Kong’s test screenings, we usually only invite friends of the Phantom and some ordinary people who have been selected to come and enjoy it.
1994 was the year when mainland China officially introduced foreign blockbusters. This year, "The Fugitive" became the first blockbuster to officially enter the Chinese market, and also announced the advent of the Hollywood era. However, that was the original history, and now everything is different.