Huayu: When the director changed his major

Chapter 237 Schedule for watching movies Sweetie

"Boss, I don't recommend releasing it during the Spring Festival either. Christmas and New Year's Day would be a more suitable time."

Li Wentao came in, heard the boss's question, and expressed his considerations.

"Have you found out what movies are coming out in December?"

This was a job that Cheng Xi had arranged long ago, and Li Wentao had also made preparations for it.

“12月12日有徐峥、黄渤、王宝强的《人在囧途之泰囧》；12月20号有成龙的《十二生肖》；12月21日有王晶、周润发、黄晓明的《大上海》。”

"Lost in Thailand" is about to be released?
Cheng Xi is very familiar with this movie.

If I hadn’t had enough time, I would have taken a picture myself.

In my previous life, it was my 20th birthday and I went to the cinema with my girlfriend.

I watched "Lost in Thailand" and almost died of laughter at Wang Baoqiang's performance.

"We are a group! Thai legends!"

I went to the room to steal the passport and walked into the room of the transsexual and the foreigner.

Baoqiang found the phone and gave it to Xu Zheng, with an expression on his face as if he was presenting a treasure.

And finally, Fan Binbin appears.

They are all classic scenes.

Not to mention the 12 billion box office that broke the historical record of Chinese films, and it was also the only movie at the time to break the billion box office.

It can be said that it created a miracle in film history.

Since this movie, China's box office has skyrocketed.

It rushed forward with all its might, but soon its record was broken by "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons".

Then came "Monster Hunt", "The Mermaid" and "Wolf Warrior 2", which increased China's box office from 10 billion to to billion.

As for "The Chinese Zodiac", Cheng Xi has some impression of it, but he doesn't remember much about "The Great Shanghai".

Xiaoming's movie should have flopped.

"Boss, which day do you think would be best?"

Li Wentao asked while Cheng Xi was thinking.

"Today is November 11nd. Between editing, post-production, and review, it will take about a month even if we're quick."

"Well, let's tentatively schedule it for release on December 12th, which happens to be Christmas Eve, and then Christmas Day and New Year's Day."

"Please negotiate with China Film Group Corporation on the release date and finalize it as soon as possible. When the review is due, please ask them to help expedite the process."

After hearing this, Li Wentao continued to report:

"Boss, Xin Yukun's film 'The Man in the Coffin' is facing censorship issues. We've asked China Film Group, and they still have to make changes, but Xin Yukun is struggling with it."

"Is he in the company?"

"Here I am."

"Let him come over."

After a while, Xin Yukun came to Cheng Xi's office with a nervous look on his face.

"Yukun, I've seen your finished film, and it's pretty good. But it failed the review. What do you think?"

"Boss, I'm thinking of submitting the original version for the award first. That way it will be easier for the review. If it doesn't pass again, I'll just follow their revisions."

Xin Yukun really didn't want his first film to be cut into pieces by censors.

So he took a step back and said.

Although he had promised his boss that he would choose the latter between winning an award and getting a release.

But when it really came time to make the choice, I began to feel reluctant.

After all, this is my first child.

Cheng Xi is also a director and understands the pain of editing.

Every piece of the footage I shoot is full of meat, and I don’t want to edit it.

Especially the first time, you will be extremely persistent.

Seeing that there are still many directors who are immersed in self-satisfaction, we can see how stubborn human beings are.

Cheng Xi looked at Xin Yukun's expression and thought it was unnecessary to force him to change the ending, so he said:
"Okay, then you can give out the awards first and try going to all the major film festivals. Wentao, you can arrange it."

Li Wentao nodded: "Okay, boss."

"But let me be frank. We agreed that the first goal is to release the film. The company has already invested the money. If winning the award doesn't produce any results, we should just make changes."

"In China, no matter what you do, don't go against the higher-ups. Do you understand?"

"This is your first movie, so I'll be more tolerant of you. Don't shoot scripts like this in the future."

When Xin Yukun heard that his boss agreed, he was very grateful.

The boss is really my mentor, and this situation still supports my creation.

"Don't worry, boss. Just consider it a one-time experience. There won't be a next time."

"Okay, you go out first. Mr. Li and I have something to discuss."

Cheng Xi finished arranging the post-production of the film at the company.

The next challenge lies on my side. The sooner I finish editing, the sooner I can submit it for review.

So Cheng Xi stayed up late again with several editors, and then called Yan Fei and Peng Damo to help.

A director may not need to edit, but he must know how to do it.

Fortunately, this film does not require much technical post-production, which saves a lot of time.

Finally, 10 days later, when other post-production staff were following the editing process.

Cheng Xi and others completed the preliminary editing of "Charlotte's Troubles".

When everyone in the editing room looked at each other with red eyes.

I couldn't help but feel liberated and filled with a sense of accomplishment.

"Everyone, you've done a great job. This month's bonus will be doubled!"

"thank you boss!"

Not only can you sign your name on the excellent work, but your bonus will also be doubled.

Cheng Xi also has a salary for editing, and he has always been generous to those who are willing to work hard.

After finishing the editing, I immediately started to work on the music and some unfinished post-production.

Another week later, the finished product finally came out.

Cheng Xi also organized several trial screenings as soon as possible.

After further adjustments based on everyone's opinions.

Submit it for review immediately.

Fortunately, the review system in 2012 was not that strict, so I believe there will be no problem.

As for the progress, Han Sanping has been contacted to coordinate. After watching the movie, Han Sanping was simply amazed.

"Junior brother, you gave me another surprise!"

"It's a bit like Stephen Chow's nonsensical comedy, and it's not the same as Feng's comedy, but it looks more relaxed and funnier."

"Junior brother, you are going to create a new form of comedy!"

Wang Shuo, the man behind Feng's comedies, always likes to show off his knowledge.

Here are a few things to think about, with some personal thoughts included.

But "Charlotte's Troubles" was honed on stage and is a practical work.

It can even be said to be the result of everyone's collaborative creation, and of course it is the most popular among the public.

Wouldn't it be more down-to-earth and look more relaxed and funny?

Not only Han Sanping, but anyone who has seen this film.

Most people’s first reaction is joy, and the second reaction is praise.

The third reaction is how did he do that! ?

It's really unexpected that this is a work shot by the director of "Life Events".

The previous film was about such a heavy funeral theme, but this one is just downright hilarious.

Although you can still see some social metaphors and black humor in it, they are just incidental.

But think about it, Cheng Xi actually started out with the comedies "Wan Wan" and "Diao Si".

It can also be understood.

He is definitely good at comedy, and it is probably what he wants to do the most.

He is worthy of being the best director, and his reputation is well-deserved.

Now that I have won the award, I want to boost the box office.

The original work is already an excellent comedy, not to mention that it has been completed and polished many times by Cheng Xi.

The cast and filming budget are also incomparable.

Therefore, in Cheng Xi's opinion, this work is a masterpiece that is three times more exciting than the original.

When Han Sanping finished reading it, he was also very excited.

After all, he also invested in this film, as if he had seen a very good financial prospect beckoning to him.

So he made a promise to Cheng Xi on the spot:
Do your best to ensure that the film can be released on December 12th.

When Cheng Xi heard this, he felt relieved.

For the time being, there is no need to compete with Stephen Chow for the Lunar New Year box office.

"Master Xing, we'll fight again next time!"

"Naza, I remember you took a lot of photos of me and Cheng Xi last time."

"My brother's birthday is next month, and I'm planning to make him a gift."

Reba came to Nazha's dormitory and the two chatted for a while.

Reba suddenly asked about the photos.

When Nazha heard Reba say this, she also remembered that December 12th next month is Cheng Xi's birthday.

What gift should I prepare?

I can't write scripts or anything.
Maybe it's me that my senior brother likes most.
"Okay, Senior Sister, I'll send you the photos now."

"What gift are you going to give to your brother?"

"Hey, keep it secret!"

When Nazha saw the happy smile on Reba's face, her heart somehow darkened.

I also need to think about what good gift to give to my senior brother.

Can't be worse than my senior sister
Cheng Xi also encountered trouble that day.

He promised to give Jing Tian a role, but during the filming he had to meet the deadline.

I just forgot about it.

Now, she really wants to arrest me in the name of returning to school.

Is that so comfortable?

Why are you coming to me in such a hurry?

Cheng Xi suddenly thought of the last time he was with Xiao Tiantian.

It seems to be... good, top-notch enjoyment.

He had originally prepared a role, but in the end he considered giving it to Nazha.

Afterwards, I forgot about Xiao Tiantian.

This character is the quarreling couple that Xia Luo meets when he goes to find Ma Dongmei and meets an old man.

Cheng Xi gave it to Nazha as promised.

And Cheng Xi himself played the husband who said "make a baby".

This is the first time the two of them have acted against each other.

Now, after becoming famous in "The Princess Weiyoung", Nazha has made guest appearances in two more movies, "The Rooftop Love" and "Charlotte".

It’s time to arrange better resources for Zaza later.

"Cheng Xi, when are you free? I'll be there in the afternoon!"

"Sweetheart, who else is there? Are you alone?"

"Yeah, I finally said I'd give myself a few days off and quit the company."

"Okay, then should we go straight to the hotel or play at school for a while and then have dinner?"

"Let's go to the hotel first. Am I looking for you to have dinner?"

Okay, okay, that’s so direct, right?
It seems that we are not true love!
In the end, Cheng Xi had no choice but to go to Tomorrow Star to feed Donut first.

These times have really suffocated her.

As soon as he came, he started punching and kicking himself.

The only thing I could do was to rush into battle to relieve Xiao Tiantian's homesickness.

"Sweetheart, you're going to be a nun, you're so depressed!"

"Why are you holding it in? A little separation makes the world go round, understand?"

"Cheng Xi, stop chatting and move around!"

Damn, it takes energy to move.

I haven’t eaten yet!
(End of this chapter)