Entertainment: I am the peak

Chapter 156 Booting up

On August 8, in midsummer, "In Time" held a grand opening ceremony at the Minguo Street Square in Hengdian.

Chief producer Han Sanping, producers Wu Kebo, Zhang Zhao, Cao Ping, director Li Qiutang, producer Huang Jianxin, starring Liu Ye, Liu Yifei, Zhang Guoli, Jiang Wu, photographer Cao Dun and others attended the opening ceremony.

The actors did not wear costumes, but only everyday casual clothes and some makeup.

In Time is of extraordinary significance. In his opening speech, President Han praised the significance of the film to domestic films and called Li Qiutang "a role model for young directors" and praised Li Qiutang for "daring to think and act."

When Li Qiutang took the microphone to the stage, he simply said, “I am very happy to see you all again. Many familiar friends from the crew, including many reporters who came today, are also familiar faces.

"It's very hot today, so I won't waste your time. I'll say the same thing again, thank you for your trust in me. I will definitely make this movie a success. Thank you all."

The speech session was brief, but such a major drama could not escape the reporters' interviews.

Liu Ye talked about his first play after marriage, and he brought the joy of his marriage to the crew: "I am honored to receive such an invitation to a play, with such an excellent director, excellent actors, and such an excellent team. I am very confident about this filming, and I hope the director can make me look more handsome."

Liu Yifei said in an interview: "It's my first time working with Director Qiu Tang. I was so nervous that I didn't sleep much last night. I heard that the director is very fierce on the set, I hope he won't scold me."

Zhang Guoli said: "This is my first time acting in a science fiction film, I am quite curious. ... I will definitely listen to the director, I am still a very useful actor."

As a director, Li Qiutang is nervous but confident at the same time: "I am looking forward to this shoot, with so many great actors and such a great team."

"Yifei just now said that she hopes you won't scold her on the set." The reporter reported Liu Yifei.

"Really? I'm not a mean person on the set," Li Qiutang smiled. "She's our leading actress, how could I bear to scold her?"

It is summer vacation now, and there are many fans watching the filming site, screaming when they see their idols.

Li Qiutang also advised them: "It's too hot, pay attention to heatstroke prevention and cooling down."

During the group photo session, in addition to the group photo of the crew, Li Qiutang also took photos with the main actors present. When taking the photo with Liu Yifei, Li Qiutang shamelessly hugged Liu Yifei's shoulders. At the opening ceremony, the director hugged the actors to take a group photo. Who could find fault with it?
After the opening ceremony, the main creators left the scene and entered the studio to prepare for work.

The news of the start of filming of In Time was spread by reporters, and Fox Entertainment said: "Although the release date is still unknown, In Time is undoubtedly the most anticipated Chinese-language film in the next two years."

However, Xinlang Entertainment boldly concluded: "Director Li Qiutang has always been quick in filming. He has already made 3 movies in 4 years since his debut. I believe that "In Time" will be able to meet the audience soon."

The happiest people about the grand launch of "In Time" are Liu Yifei's fans!
Since the filming of "The Forbidden Kingdom" was completed in August 07, Liu Yifei has not joined the crew to film for 8 years!
Coupled with rumors of a ban, many fans are worried about Liu Yifei's condition and subsequent development.

But the official announcement of "In Time" gave Liu Yifei's fans a reassurance.

Judging from the photos taken at the start-up scene, Liu Yifei is in very good shape. She doesn't seem to be affected by not filming for two years. She also said on the spot: "I have waited for two years for this script. I think it's all worth it." This can be regarded as a counterattack against the sluggish life in the past two years.

Its fans spread the good news of the start of filming of "In Time" on major forums such as Tieba, Xianju and Gubao.

"Xixi finally joined the group!"

"Working with a young director like Li Qiutang who is on the rise, Xixi's film career is getting smoother and smoother."

"In Time is very well kept secret. We only know that it is a science fiction movie about time. We can't find the storyline, so we don't know what the final movie will look like."

"This movie shouldn't be bad. According to gossip, during the casting of In Time, all the best actor and actress you can think of were considered. The investors of this movie took it very seriously, and in the end, they chose Sissi, definitely because she was the most suitable. After all, it's real money being spent, so it's no joke."

"The director and Xixi are classmates, and they were friends before that. I hope the director can play Xixi well during this collaboration." The actual situation was that the leading actress was criticized on the first day of filming. She was not scolded, but Li Qiutang said a few words to her.

We are not filming Liu Yifei today, but Liu Yifei is still on the scene.

However, Liu Yifei has a habit of saying good or bad on the set, and she likes to read books on the set.

Sit in your chair and read quietly.

Li Qiutang doesn't allow her to read!

"Now is not the time for you to do desk work. Put away your books, move your chair next to me, and watch how others perform."

It's not about taking advantage of the girls to create time together. There are so many people in the crew, and there are five people watching the monitor alone.

Before filming started, Li Qiutang was really worried about Liu Yifei's acting skills. Among so many big-name movie stars, she had the least experience, was the youngest, and had the least mature acting skills. Li Qiutang was really worried that Liu Yifei would not be able to handle the role.

Liu Yifei also obeyed and asked her assistant to put away her chair - her lounge chair was too big and took up too much space in the director's room - and found a plastic chair to sit next to Li Qiutang.

"Come on, get ready," the executive director directed the crew, "start shooting."

In the director's room, Li Qiutang and others stared at the monitor intently. Liu Ye had a very good interaction with the motion capture actors in front of the green screen.

"Crack, click."

"Who shouted "Cut"!" Li Qiutang picked up the intercom and started to curse, "Turn it on! Who shouted "Cut"? This call was made in vain again!"

No one on the entire set dared to speak, including Huang Jianxin who was sitting on the side.

"Who told you to yell 'Cut'? The actors are really good, why are you yelling 'Cut'?"

"Retake! If I don't say "cut", who will dare to say "cut"?"

Liu Yifei didn't say anything either. She had indeed never seen Li Qiutang lose her temper, but she also knew that if a director lost his temper on the set, he would not be able to control the set.

At this time, the producer Huang Jianxin stood up and went to the set to reorganize: "Come on, come on, rearrange it. It's over 30 degrees outside and 40 degrees in the studio. Everyone, hurry up and finish the filming as soon as possible."

Liu Yifei sat next to Li Qiutang and said, "Don't be so angry. There are bound to be accidents when filming. The weather is hot now and people are irritable. Accidents are inevitable. Let's just take our time."

The staff around him also took the opportunity to say a few good words, and the matter was put behind him.

"Where's my cup?" Li Qiutang looked around but couldn't find her own cup.

"Here it is." In front of Liu Yifei, she unscrewed the cup and handed it to Li Qiutang.

"Director, it's done."

"Come on, another one." Li Qiutang picked up the walkie-talkie and issued an order.

(End of this chapter)