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Soon, the movie "The Shawshank Redemption" swept the globe.

at the same time.

Song Hao did not stop.

He began to conceive his next film.

In fact, he already had a plan for his next movie in mind.

That is "The Three-Body Problem".

As the summer movie season progresses, the hype surrounding "The Shawshank Redemption" has subsided, while other films are shining on their respective stages, demonstrating the vitality of the Chinese film industry.

When discussing science fiction, someone asked, "What are your thoughts on our science fiction films?"

"Science fiction, or scientific fantasy, blends science and imagination to explore the future of technology and its impact on society. I have high hopes for 'The Three-Body Problem'."

A college student stared intently at the screen; she was not only a viewer but also a fan of "The Three-Body Problem."

The Three-Body Problem features a large cast of vivid and three-dimensional characters, among whom the most anticipated role of Luo Ji is played by Wang Chuanjun, Song Hao's regular partner.

The film will begin with the first part of "The Three-Body Problem," "The Past of Earth," to kick off this cosmic epic.

There's a lot of anticipation surrounding the "Three-Body Problem" project. How long do you think it will take to film this movie?

Song Hao was unsure and answered honestly, "I can't say for sure either."

"The Past of Earth," though the shortest chapter in the novel, took director Yang Lei several years to complete.

Song Hao had a premonition that the entire project might take ten years and require a huge investment of human and material resources.

He knew that the film's runtime alone could exceed a thousand minutes, and even if it was divided into five parts, each part would average more than three hours.

However, in order to faithfully present the original work, certain details cannot be omitted.

What's even more problematic is that most domestic viewers know nothing about "The Three-Body Problem".

Song Hao hesitated, wondering whether he should reveal the original work ahead of time to avoid wasting his huge investment.

As the chief director, Song Hao was under immense pressure, and every day when he woke up, the words "The Three-Body Problem" were always with him.

Casting is nearing completion, and filming for the first movie can begin at any time.

The budget for "The Three-Body Problem" is the highest ever for a Chinese film, and it may even surpass "Titanic" to become the most expensive film in history.

Thanks to national support and the actors' enthusiastic participation, the cast is incredibly luxurious, with even minor roles played by A-list actors. The main cast is star-studded, and international superstars have also joined the project.

In February, Song Hao finished all his miscellaneous tasks and devoted himself to filming "The Three-Body Problem".

The production team of Hunan TV's "Director, Please Advise" visited again, but this time they suggested using the filming of "The Three-Body Problem" as a blueprint to shoot a documentary short film and present the behind-the-scenes story in a variety show style.

After weighing the pros and cons, Song Hao agreed, since it would help promote the film.

Hunan TV, as a leading domestic TV station, excels in variety shows, making it the undisputed champion in viewership ratings.

Documenting the production of "The Three-Body Problem" in a variety show format would undoubtedly be a powerful promotion for the film.

"As long as it doesn't affect the normal operation of the production team, everything is OK," Song Hao said.

The casting process is nearing its end, with 83 top-tier celebrities confirmed to participate. Normally, their salaries are in the tens of millions, but in order to support the project, apart from a few core actors, the others are performing almost without pay.

Many people volunteered, expressing their willingness to work with Song Hao and participate in such a grand event as "The Three-Body Problem" without regard to compensation.

Hunan TV conducted exclusive interviews with each actor, who all expressed their anticipation for the film and their admiration for Song Hao's talent.

After the program aired, it attracted even more attention from movie fans. What kind of script could captivate so many outstanding actors?

"The scale of The Three-Body Problem is spectacular, and every aspect is meticulously crafted."

"Unbelievable, they actually made a documentary specifically for a movie."

"With over sixty top celebrities lending their support, the lineup is too impressive. How will Song Hao manage them?"

The film is full of highlights, especially Wang Miao's repeated explorations of the Three-Body game world in "Remembering Earth," which involves wonders such as giant humanoid computers, human dehydration, and the simultaneous rise of three suns, showcasing boundless imagination.

Following the script's instructions, Song Hao traveled to various parts of the country to film on location and avoid excessive special effects.

From north to south, we explored multiple locations, where the magnificent natural scenery needed no artificial embellishment.

Based on the script requirements, the team ultimately selected more than 500 scenes, spanning Ningbo, Beijing, Heijiang and other places.

However, the Three-Body Problem contains many surreal scenes that are hard to find in reality, so a filming base was built, such as the "Guzheng Operation" in the movie.

This scene was not entirely CG; it required a realistic recreation of the giant ship cutting scene. Song Hao used a combination of CG and live-action filming, which saved costs and enhanced the visual effects.

Song Hao had already used similar techniques in "Titanic" and accumulated valuable experience.

The scene in "The Three-Body Problem" where the giant ship capsizes on the beach like dominoes was filmed on location.

Electric Sail Studio possesses top-tier film technology in China, providing strong support for "The Three-Body Problem".

The studio has made breakthroughs in CG technology, and the team members work tirelessly to create an industrial-grade masterpiece of cinema.

In addition, Song Hao went deep into scientific research institutions. Because "The Three-Body Problem" involves a lot of scientific knowledge, such as celestial bodies, colliders, and nanotechnology, although he knew a little about them, he decided to experience them firsthand to ensure accuracy.

In "The Butterfly Effect" and "Quantum Coherence" (also known as "The Night of the Comet"), Song Hao also researched scientific concepts, which made the films more profound.

However, the scientific theories in "The Three-Body Problem" are more profound and do not allow for the slightest error.

In addition, the film showcases numerous scientific research facilities, yet Song Hao knows nothing about nanomachines, colliders, or other such equipment.

Detailed information is difficult to obtain online because these cutting-edge technologies are usually classified.

For example, only structural diagrams of the collider, which are only a few hundred meters long, can be found online. How to artistically present them on the screen has become a challenge.

Therefore, the Three-Body Problem team visited scientific research institutions in Beijing, hoping to exchange and learn from scientists.

The producer contacted the relevant departments directly, explained their purpose, and requested to film at a research site and interact with scientists.

Normally, research institutions do not host film crews, but upon learning that it was the "Three-Body Problem" film crew, they immediately opened their doors. The scientists were thrilled and expressed their honor at being able to participate in the filming of the most expensive science fiction movie in China.

"So it was the crew of 'The Three-Body Problem'. You should have said so earlier."

"A warm welcome."

Song Hao's first two works were highly praised. Scientists who read the script for "The Three-Body Problem" were amazed by the vividness and fun of its scientific stories.

Song Hao transformed dry scientific concepts into captivating stories, and they eagerly await the film's release.

"It's great that the crew of 'The Three-Body Problem' came to film on location."

The research institution welcomed Song Hao's team, making "The Three-Body Problem" the first film crew to shoot scenes in a national-level large-scale scientific facility laboratory.

For two and a half months, the creative team spent every day with the scientists, participated in academic discussions, and Song Hao rekindled his thirst for knowledge from his student days, taking careful notes and accumulating hundreds of pages of materials in two months.

Faced with complex physical concepts, the creative team humbly sought guidance, encountering technical terms such as the four fundamental forces, spatial curvature, ten-dimensional universe, eleven-dimensional spacetime, sophon engineering, and the light-speed cage. (End of Chapter)