Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

The meeting between Shanhe and Cameron caused quite a stir.

Not only has it attracted the attention of melon-eating people around the world, but domestic cultural departments are also worrying about arrangements.

This kind of cultural anecdote that attracts global attention is very suitable for the spread of the country's image. At this time, China needs to show our open attitude to the world, so as to join more in the global future.

Cultural influence is an important part of it.

This meeting between two top directors from China and the United States reflects the future direction of the two countries to a certain extent.

Destined rivals, but they will still meet and cooperate in the competition!

Several phone calls ensued, making Shanhe understand that the meeting with Cameron was not as simple as he originally thought.

The Chinese cultural department even held a special meeting for the two people to meet, and the China Film and Television Academy were among the attendees.

Within two days, a formal meeting between the two was arranged on the Beijing Film Academy campus.

At that time, an exchange forum between Eastern and Western filmmakers will be held at Beijing Film Academy.

The forum was named "Eastern and Western Directors Talk about the Future of Film".

As soon as the news was released, it was immediately spread by the global media. The face-to-face confrontation between Shanhe and Cameron became the biggest focus of public expectations.

Reporters from both East and West focused their attention on this legendary meeting and confrontation.

In the next two days, many foreign media reporters suddenly appeared at the Beijing Airport, and major media outlets around the world sent reporting teams to the capital.

The meeting between the two monster directors made Beijing the center of global attention for the past two days.

Shanhe single-handedly attracted global attention, and China got an additional publicity opportunity.

The impact that a cultural celebrity brings to the country is obvious, especially at a time when China is about to start an explosive pursuit.

"Avatar" is in its fourth week of global release, and the Chinese release is belatedly coming.

China Film's protective measures pushed back the schedule of "Avatar" by three weeks, and during these three weeks, "Gravity" has pushed the box office to an unattainable height.

Various domestic cultural departments are reassured that no matter how ferocious "Avatar" is, it cannot shake the domestic box office record of "Gravity".

You "Avatar" can't take away the spirit and destiny that Chinese movies have brought to the country!

Cameron arrived in Beijing the day before the film's premiere in China.

China Film sent a deputy director to pick him up at the airport on behalf of the Chinese film industry, but neither Shanhe nor Han Shanping showed up.

Chuhe Film and Television had prepared a reception banquet that night. They couldn't lose their arrogance, but the Chinese people's hospitable customs had to be shown.

Cameron, the old man, was not polite and had a very clear goal. After resting in the hotel for a few hours, he took his wife directly to the courtyard of Shanhe.

Shanhe brings the guests into the house in front of the door,

"James, Susie welcomes you to the capital and welcomes you to my home!"

Cameron held Shanhe's hand and responded: "Qiu, ever since I watched "Gravity", I have been looking forward to meeting you. Believe me, we will have many things in common!"

"Yeah?"

After Shanhe shook Cameron's hand, he smiled and teased, "I thought you were here to declare victory to me!"

"Ha ha…"

Cameron was amused by Shanhe's words,

"This time, we are all winners, but you stole my 3D live-action debut!"

Shanhe smiled and replied as he walked: "This is God's decision and we cannot violate it, but I have essentially given you free publicity!"

"Okay! Let's overturn the world together!"

"That's awesome!"

"I know this word, so big!"

"Ha ha…"

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Shanhe took Cameron and his wife around their courtyard house and introduced them to the history of the courtyard house and the furniture and ornaments inside.

The Camerons were full of praise for China's long history and culture.

Entering the main hall, Shanhe still entertains guests with tea art.

Looking at Shanhe's charming oriental tea art, the Camerons felt Shanhe's hospitality and were surprised that Shanhe personally received them in the ancient oriental hospitality way.

"Qiu, thank you for your welcome. The way you make tea is so oriental in charm!"

"Is this the hidden Eastern philosophy you talked about in your talk show?"

Shanhe poured tea for the two guests and responded with a smile,

"Inviting tea is just a normal way for Chinese people to treat guests. This is one of the traditions passed down by ancient Chinese literati. The friendship between gentlemen is as light as water. Drinking tea while discussing Taoism is an important social way for ancient literati!"

"Fascinating description!"

The Camerons drank tea according to the image of the mountains and rivers, and the aroma of the rock tea made them praise each other again and again.

After enjoying Shanhe's reception, Cameron got to the point directly.

"Qiu, did you know? You and I had similar teenage growth experiences. The only difference is that your writing talent is much higher than mine!"

Shan He looked at Cameron doubtfully.

"Oh? James, did you also write novels when you were a teenager?"

"Yes! I loved science fiction novels when I was a teenager! I wrote my first novel "The Abyss" when I was twelve years old, but no one was optimistic about my writing ability, but I later put it on the big screen!"

Cameron smiled and nodded and replied,

"But when I was fourteen years old, I saw the movie "2001: A Space Odyssey" directed by Stanley Kubrick. From then on, movies replaced writing and became my only dream!"

Shanhe didn't know Cameron's upbringing, but he only knew that he had been a truck driver.

"It seems that we do have similarities. I wrote my first novel at the age of thirteen, and became a screenwriter and director for the first time at the age of fourteen. The work was a sketch, similar to a Western stage comedy skit. From then on, the director It has also become one of my dreams!”

Cameron smiled and nodded,

"I envy your talent and talent, and I also like your works, especially space movies. "Moon" reminds me of "2001: A Space Odyssey," and "Gravity" surpasses "2001: A Space Odyssey." I’ve always wanted to make a space film of my own, but I’ve never dared to do it!”

Shanhe refilled Cameron's tea and asked doubtfully: "James, I remember you filmed "Alien 2", right? I've seen this movie, it's wonderful!"

Cameron shook his head and replied:

"The "Alien" series is Ridley Scott's movie. I originally chose to shoot the sequel just to become famous! That is not the space movie in my mind. I prefer your creativity. There are no monsters, only space and humanity. !”

Shanhe grinned dumbfounded. Most of my talents come from future memories. I really have nothing to be proud of.

"James, you came to me to get inspiration from me?"

"Yes!"

Cameron replied without hesitation,

"I have a hunch that if I don't come to talk to you, it may be difficult for me to fulfill my childhood dream. Qiu, I believe in my intuition. You can help me fulfill this dream. This is the biggest purpose of my coming to China! "

Shanhe looked at the sincere Cameron. He did have an original idea, but he was not sure about impressing Cameron.

"James, thank you for your trust and sincerity. I do have an idea, but it's just a prototype!"

Cameron became interested when he heard it, stared at the mountains and rivers and asked, "Can you tell me about it?"

Shanhe nodded and said: "The story takes place in the not-too-distant future. Humanity's wanton behavior has brought huge ecological pressure to the earth. Humanity's homeland can no longer bear humankind's endless desires.

If things continue like this, one or two hundred years later, the earth will suffer a serious ecological disaster. Human beings are facing the crisis of self-destruction. They must find a new home for themselves.

As a result, all mankind had no choice but to start a survival action. Countries finally put aside their disputes and formed a crisis alliance. After many meetings and discussions, in addition to trying to maintain the status quo of the earth, there are two paths before mankind: transforming Mars or transforming Mars. Searching for Earth-like planets outside the solar system.

Both options have their own supporters, but both carry huge risks of failure. Whether to form a large colonial exploration fleet or to carry out a planet transformation project is a matter of debate within the Crisis Alliance.

James, if it were you, which decision would you support? "

Cameron only thought about it for a moment before replying: "I support outward exploration, and of course it would be best to terraform Mars at the same time!"

Shanhe smiled, "I support the transformation of Mars, but I am not opposed to exploring outside. James, we have made our own choices. In the story, human beings have also begun to have two different destinies. This is the difference in thinking between the East and the West. , you can use this background to make a movie each, you make the exploration fleet, and I make the Mars transformation!"

Cameron looked at Shanhe in surprise when he heard this, "You mean to use two movies to tell a story, with the same background, different choices leading to different destinies, and they can be linked to each other and bundled with each other for promotion?"

"Yes! We can play the box office competition game again, maybe we can overturn the world again!"

"Wow! Qiu, I'm very interested. When will you write the script!"

Shanhe waved his hand and replied:

"No, I didn't write the script alone. We created it together. It's an agreement between the two of us. If the script can be completed within five years and meets our requirements, then we can start it at the same time. How about it?"

Cameron became interested, and inspiration kept pouring out of his mind. Sometimes only competition and cooperation can bring enthusiasm to people.

This kind of agreement is truly unprecedented. Shanhe proposed a variant of the movie universe. Two directors with top appeal from the East and the West came together to tell the same story in two movies. This freshness is unmatched.

Of course, this is just a prototype now, and real achievement requires the cooperation and efforts of the two people.

Cameron suddenly laughed loudly when he heard this.

"Haha... this is a genius idea! Qiu, let's high-five and swear that within five years, we will complete this story and surprise the world again!"

"OK!"

The two of them laughed loudly after high-fiving, and the agreement was confirmed in a few words.

Shanhe gave himself a five-year buffer period, and by then he hoped that he could shock the world with his original work.

To this end, he also roped in the king of Hollywood directors, who was both a help and a pressure.

If you have pressure and help, you will have more motivation!

Su Qian and Kang Zhixuan on the side looked at the two people, dumbfounded.

These two monsters really want to join forces!

Five years from now, will there be another bigger storm in the global film market?

It’s so exciting!

After making the agreement, the two became more interested and began to discuss the timeline and technological background of the story.

Two different choices must have a suitable world view so as not to bring logical confusion to the movie.

The discussion between the two lasted until meal time, and then they went out to Fengze Garden together.

There, several giants in the Chinese film industry were waiting for their arrival.

Shanhe spent this special day while drinking and exchanging polite words.

The next day, "Avatar" held a grand premiere in Beijing. Director Cameron, producers, and leading actors of the movie all arrived at the scene. Many well-known people in the domestic film industry were also invited.

The explosive energy of "Gravity" in China has made Hollywood pay more and more attention to the Chinese film market.

"Avatar" is famous in overseas markets and has attracted many viewers.

"Gravity"'s record of dominating the Chinese film market for nine consecutive weeks finally faces its strongest opponent.

On the first day of its release, "Avatar" had a box office of 58 million yuan, while "Gravity"'s single-day weekend box office dropped below 20 million yuan for the first time.

On the Internet, "Avatar" still arouses shocking praise, but it is far from the unstoppable momentum of its previous life.

With the 3D version of "Gravity" as the background, "Avatar" has less than half of the shock it brought to the country.

On January 5, a dialogue forum between Shanhe and Cameron was held in the expanded auditorium of Beijing Film Studio.

On this day, the Beijing Film Academy campus was busier than ever.

Journalists from various countries, celebrities from the Chinese film and television industry, and many students who sneaked into the Beiying campus to watch the excitement, plus students from Beiying itself.

The entire Beiying campus seemed a bit bustling.

When Shanhe and Cameron got off the bus in front of the auditorium, the whole audience burst into thunderous cheers.

Even Cameron, who has always experienced big scenes, was shocked.

Shanhe didn't dare to stay in front of the door for a long time. After waving to the students, he walked into the auditorium, and the same was true for Cameron.

The host of this dialogue, Beiying, invited CCTV host Bai Yansong. With the cameras densely packed in front of the stage, the dialogue began quickly.

The entire stage background is divided into two halves, one half is a large poster of "Gravity", and the other half is a promotional poster for "Avatar". In the middle is a large LED screen, which will broadcast the conversation between Cameron and Shanhe in real time. , as well as real-time translation of Cameron's dialogue.

Shanhe and Cameron walked out from behind the two posters under Bai Yansong's introduction.

Amid thunderous applause, the two followed Bai Yansong's gesture and sat next to each other.

After the applause stopped, Bai Yansong smiled and said to the two of them: "The two directors took turns taking the world by storm for two months with two films. What is your evaluation of each other?"

Cameron pressed the simultaneous translation headphones in his ears, and Shanhe picked up the microphone and spoke first,

"In terms of shooting time, "Avatar" is the first 3DIMAX live-action movie. To be honest, the "Gravity" project was influenced by Cameron. Cameron is a pioneer of 3D technology. In this regard, There is no doubt that the technical content of "Avatar" is world-leading!"

Cameron looked at Shan He, then picked up the microphone and took over what Shan He was saying.

"'Gravity' has brought unparalleled shock to the world, especially in terms of the combination of 3D technology and graphics. Qiu has set a textbook template for future 3D movies. I think it is the best space movie! "

Bai Yansong smiled and said: "It seems that the two of them appreciate each other very much. Is this the mutual sympathy between the peerless masters? What were your expectations for the movie's box office before the movie was released? Is it as high as it is now?"

"No, my expectation for "Gravity" is 1.5 billion yuan in China and 1.2 billion US dollars globally!"

Cameron looked at Shanhe and asked, "Qiu, what is your expected box office for "Avatar"?"

"700 million U.S. dollars in North America and more than 2.5 billion U.S. dollars globally!"

Wow~

Shanhe's answer caused a burst of exclamation from the guests and audience.

"Qiu, you have more confidence in "Avatar" than I do. My expectation for the movie is to surpass "Titanic"."

Shanhe looked at Cameron and smiled, "You are a perverted monster and cannot be judged by common sense!"

"To each other! Magicians are not normal humans either!"

"Ha ha…"

The two people's mutual complaints made Bai Yansong and the audience burst into laughter.

After the laughter, Bai Yansong continued to create a topic, "Both of you are pioneers of 3D technology. What do you think of the prospects of 3D technology? Is 3D technology the future of movies?"

Since Cameron needed to hear simultaneous translation, Shanhe took the lead in speaking.

"3D technology is just an advancement in image production. It costs a lot, takes a long time, and has many defects that are difficult to make up for. In my opinion, the core of the movie has not changed, it is still the content and performance. 3D technology is just an auxiliary for decoration, 3D technology The emergence of 2D movies will not lead to the decline of 2D movies!"

Cameron's opinions are not consistent with Shanhe's.

"Qiu, I only agree with part of your point. I think 3D technology will definitely bring about a huge change in commercial movies. This conclusion can be drawn from the box office data of "Gravity" and "Avatar", and 3D Technology allows directors to maximize their imagination, and I think it is a great advancement in film technology!"

Shanhe picked up the microphone and started a debate with Cameron.

"James, you are only targeting big Hollywood productions, but most movies around the world do not have such conditions. For example, Chinese martial arts action movies are not suitable for 3D shooting. 3D technology often needs to be combined with green screen or virtual capture technology. , will achieve good results, but the effect of real-life shooting is not obvious. Blindly pursuing technology is a bit contrary to my opinion, especially for current Chinese-language movies, 3D technology is very risky and needs to be treated with caution!"

"Okay, Qiu, I admit that what you said makes sense, but China's film market is developing rapidly. I think you will soon surpass Neon, and even surpass the European market. For a market as big as China, commercial blockbusters It’s indispensable, I think you will have to come into contact with these new technologies sooner or later, aren’t you the best role model!”

"The whole country is supporting "Gravity", which is why we have the current box office figures, but the Chinese market alone still can't even recoup the investment. James, we are still in the beginning stage!"

Cameron looked at the mountains and rivers and complained,

"You have almost overthrown Hollywood now. I really can't imagine where you will be when the Chinese film market matures. Qiu, you are the perverted monster!"

Ha ha…

The two people's back and forth made the guests in the audience very enjoyable.

The same was true for Bai Yansong on the stage. Seeing that the two of them had calmed down on this topic, he asked another question,

"What is your attitude towards big investment and big production? How much pressure do you feel when facing investors?"

Shanhe didn't take the lead at the moment, because he really didn't experience much pressure. With the successful picture in his mind, he was always confident.

Cameron picked up the microphone and complained directly to Shanhe,

"Qiu, you can't answer this question. I heard that Disney has been complaining that you spend too little money and begging you to spend more money. You have always been successful. Do you know how I lived?

I use a razor to remind myself every day, if you fail, you have to use it. Every day of shooting is a crisis of death for me! "

Both Shanhe and the audience were amused by Cameron's comments.

"James, you can spend less. The cost of "Titanic" has been increased from US$110 million to US$200 million, and the cost of "Avatar" has been increased from US$280 million to US$400 million. You always seem to be overdrawn. Can you ask why? ?”

"Qiu, believe me, you will have a day like this in the future. Sometimes you have to make a choice. Shooting and special effects production for big scenes is a waste of money. Every flower and every tree must be lifelike. If you If you only look at the budget, you will never get the picture you want. Since you have spent so much, why not spend more to make the movie more perfect!"

Shanhe agreed very much with Cameron's answer. He lacked experience in shooting big scenes.

"James, thank you for imparting your experience. In fact, I have been opportunistic. I have been deliberately avoiding shooting multiple scenes and big scenes. I really need to try more in the future. Spending money seems to be essential. It seems that I will also You have to prepare a razor!”

"You shouldn't have to!"

Cameron laughed and joked, "You are richer than me, so the razor here can only be used for shaving!"

Ha ha…

Bai Yansong continued to ask:

"Can you tell us how you choose the themes of your movies? You always seem to be able to grasp the audience's preferences?"

Shanhe thought for a moment and said:

"I didn't deliberately choose. Movies, like novels, must be a representative of a group consciousness, at least a part of the group consciousness, and I am naturally one of the groups. There is no lack of commonality. Literary and artistic creation requires individuality, inspiration and intuition. , I just tried every means to express what I dreamed of. As for why I am loved by the public, I think it is because my expression is in line with their aesthetics!"

"I support Qiu's statement. Every director will express his or her own dreams in his works. For example, in "Avatar", my inspiration comes from dreams. Every shot and picture I take is to restore the feeling in my dreams. Only by experiencing Only you can express that feeling. The audience has many preferences. If you blindly follow others, you will lose yourself!"

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The dialogue between two top directors attracted the attention of countless pairs of eyes around the world.

The forum continues…