Chapter 317 Wild Rose

When filming the second and third parts of "Pirate King", Wu Yuchen actually brought the UFO special effects people into the group for learning.

Special effects technology is not just about post-production computer production. In fact, it is also a very important part during shooting, such as sampling information, framing, light, lens movement, background projection synthesis, blue-green cloth, matte painting, lens speed change, motion control technology, tracking points and lens focus. These are all things that must be considered when shooting special effects. If you don't go through this part of the process, many special effects post-productions are out of the question.

And these are exactly the parts where Huaxia special effects lack experience. If Wu Yuchen didn't have the current status, such outsiders would not have the opportunity to learn on the spot.

Therefore, after the entire "Pirate King" was filmed, the UFO special effects technicians really learned a lot. Of course, these still need to go back and practice before they can digest them.

And now, the production of "Kung Fu Panda" has once again given Wu Yuchen the opportunity to learn from Huaxia Animation.

In fact, the history of Chinese animation is not short. As early as the 1920s, "Shu Zhendong Chinese Typewriter" pioneered Chinese animation.

In the 1940s, the Wan brothers produced Asia's first animated feature "Princess Iron Fan", which was very influential in Asia. Osamu Tezuka, the director of the Japanese animation "Astro Boy" and the originator of Japanese animation and comics, gave up studying medicine after watching this animation and decided to engage in animation creation.

After the establishment of New China, the Magic City Art Film Studio created a glorious period for Chinese animation and produced many classic animations.

"Magic Brush Ma Liang" won the first prize at the 8th Venice National Children's Film Festival in 1956. After that, traditional animations such as "Proud General" and paper-cut animation "Pig Bajie Eats Melon" were amazing internationally.

The first ink-and-wash animation "Little Tadpole Looking for Mom" ​​won 6 awards at home and abroad, including the 17th Cannes International Film Festival. Later, animation master Hayao Miyazaki was shocked after watching it, praising every frame of it as a perfect ink-and-wash artwork. He couldn't believe that it was a work of China in the 1960s.

"Havoc in Heaven", produced in 1964, was distributed in more than 40 countries around the world, and won numerous awards, which amazed the American animation industry.

During this period, Chinese animation was not at the world's leading level, but it was also counted, and it was really far ahead of Xiaoshi.

However, in the decades that followed, although there were excellent works such as "Nezha Conquers the Dragon King" and "The Snow Child", it can be said that the level of Chinese animation has been stagnant, and there has been no progress for 40 years.

And these 40 years have been enough for the animation industry in Japan to change dramatically. From the younger brother at the beginning, it has become a leading existence in the world, and has achieved a counterattack against China. How many children nowadays still watch domestic animation? Almost everyone wants to watch Japanese animation.

The reasons for this are of course comprehensive. But we can't stop developing because of this, right? Now many industries in China are developing very fast, but the animation industry is developing very slowly and can't keep up with the pace. Wu Yuchen feels that he has this opportunity now, and he still needs to support the Chinese animation industry.

DreamWorks wants to go to China for investigation and shoot "Kung Fu Panda" with Chinese elements. Isn't it reasonable for me to send some people to communicate with you, give you suggestions, and then help each other?

Therefore, Wu Yuchen is particularly enthusiastic about this matter and even proposed to create a script for him, just to do more favors for Katzenberg so that they can help each other in the future.

"Jeffrey, where are you now?" Wu Yuchen asked.

"We are still in the conceptual stage. Chinese Kung Fu, Chinese pandas, Chinese landscapes... We want to integrate all these popular elements into this animation."

"OK, just as I thought, I already have an idea. How about calling it "Kung Fu Panda"? "

"Oh my God! You already have an idea?! "Kung Fu Panda", this name is great! I can't wait to see your script!

Wu, thank you so much! I have a feeling that with your help, this "Kung Fu Panda" will be popular all over the world!"

After returning, Wu Yuchen called Zhu Yongde, the president of Shanghai Film Group.

After all, he is a layman. It is definitely impossible for him to organize animation talents in a short time. The first thing he thought of was Shanghai Animation Studio. And now Shanghai Animation Studio is already a subsidiary holding company of Shanghai Film Group.

"The opportunity to learn and communicate with DreamWorks? Director Wu, are you serious?" Zhu Yongde was also quite surprised after receiving Wu Yuchen's call. He didn't expect Wu Yuchen to have such a wide range of connections in Hollywood.

"That's right, Mr. Zhu. This opportunity is rare. Shanghai Animation Studio has always been the big brother of Huaxia Animation. I thought of you guys first."

"Thank you so much, Director Wu! You helped us get this opportunity. We will definitely not miss it! Don't worry, we will definitely organize talents to prepare!"

"It's best if there is no problem communicating in English."

"Of course, there are many young people who speak good English in Shanghai Animation Studio! We will definitely not let you down, Director Wu!"

After hanging up the phone, Wu Yuchen also sighed slightly. In fact, he won't get any benefit from this matter. After all, it's not for training talents for his own company, but he has this resource now, so he can help as much as he can!

There is no rush for "Kung Fu Panda". After all, DreamWorks is still in the concept stage. He can write the script slowly and let them go to China to collect ideas first. Whether it is Shangmei Studios or Miracle Film and Television, they can all accommodate them.

In late May, "The Day After Tomorrow" was released. This disaster movie is regarded as a masterpiece among disaster movies. The image of the frozen Statue of Liberty has also become a classic and has been paid tribute by many subsequent movies. Even ten years later, the special effects technology and visual effects at that time were far ahead of what they are now, but almost nothing could compare with them, including that "2012".

Contrary to the extremely cold storm in the movie "The Day After Tomorrow", this movie drove the box office in the North American market to further rise in reality. It achieved 70 million box office in the first weekend, which is already a good result.

This also made "Troy", which was released the following week, very energetic. Unfortunately, Brad Pitt failed to take over the box office. The first weekend result was 45.62 million, which was not qualified for a major production with a production cost of 180 million US dollars.

Seeing the film critic in the newspaper using the allusion "Achilles' Heel" in "Troy" to describe the film's failure, Anne Hathaway said happily: "My dear, is "Troy" going to be over?"

It's not that Anne Hathaway is gloating, but "The Princess Diaries" starring her will be released next week. The worse the box office of "Troy" is now, the less impact it will have on "The Princess Diaries" by then. Therefore, Anne Hathaway now wishes "Troy" to die!

But after reading the newspaper, Wu Yuchen shook his head: "These film critics are going to make a mistake this time~"

"Huh? You mean "Troy" will continue to rise?" Anne Hathaway immediately asked with concern.

Wu Yuchen smiled at him: "Don't worry, Annie, "Troy" won't have much stamina in North America, and it won't have a big impact on you. I mean, it might perform well overseas. "

In Wu Yuchen's impression, the North American box office of "Troy" was only 130 million, but this guy's overseas box office exploded, making 360 million US dollars, almost three times that of North America. In one fell swoop, Brad Pitt's momentum was restored and he stabilized. He has achieved the status of a big star.

But this is also the countdown to epic movies. Future epic movies will become huge money losers and will never regain the glory of "Gladiator".

At this time, Anne Hathaway walked up to Wu Yuchen, held his arm and asked eagerly: "My dear, you will come to my premiere then, right?"

Wu Yuchen caressed her face and said with a smile: "It depends on how baby Annie performs tonight~"

A week later, Justin Wu attended the premiere of "The Princess Diaries", along with Tobey Maguire. After all, he and Anne Hathaway were the couple in "Spider-Man". However, Anne Hathaway held Wu Yuchen's arm intimately throughout the whole process and did not take Spider-Man seriously at all.

Unlike in her previous life, where she was a little transparent, Anne Hathaway has become a household name in North America because of "Spider-Man". Therefore, whether it is the publicity resources given to "Princess Diaries" or the audience it attracts, it is much better than that of "Spider-Man". He was much higher in his previous life.

"Princess Diaries" had a box office of 36.42 million in its first weekend of 3 days, beating "Troy"'s 23.65 million in the second weekend to win the box office championship!

This made Anne Hathaway very happy. After all, the cost of "The Princess Diaries" was only 28 million. With a score of 36.42 million in the first weekend, it is very likely that the box office will exceed 100 million!

Moreover, this "Princess Diaries" also allowed her to successfully get rid of the title of "Spider Woman" given to her by the media before. Now some media praise her as a new generation of "Audrey Hepburn"-style princess!

When Wu Yuchen saw the title in the newspaper, he couldn't help but curl up his lips. The "Audrey Hepburn"-style princess he had cultivated by himself gave him a sense of nurturing pleasure. Moreover, the contrast between this little princess and him can bring him a different kind of pleasure.

A week later, Wu Yuchen attended the movie premiere again.

"Wu, thank you very much for coming!" Hugh Jackman welcomed Wu Yuchen while holding his hand.

"Don't be so polite, Xio, I really want to see you, the demon hunter, in all your glory!" Wu Yuchen responded with a smile.

After all, Hugh Jackman and he are old friends. They have collaborated since he first entered Hollywood, and they also filmed the "Pirate King" trilogy series, so this time he starred in "Van Helsing", and Wu Yuchen Of course I have to come and attend.

"Director Wu, it's an honor for you to come. I have always admired you!" British rose Kate Beckinsale said while holding Wu Yuchen's hand.

Kate Beckinsale was the heroine of "Pearl Harbor" back then, and her appearance in it was indeed beautiful. It's just that at that time, "Pearl Harbor" was completely beaten by "Pirate King" and was unable to parry, which also gave it the shadow of failure. But this does not hinder her current enthusiasm for Wu Yuchen.

Wu Yuchen held hands with him and felt his palms being lightly scratched by the other's little finger, thinking to himself that this was another coquettish bitch who coveted him!

However, Wu Yuchen still kept a smile on his face and said meaningfully: "I am also very happy to spend the night with a beautiful woman like you~"

Kate Beckinsale smiled even brighter after hearing this and led him in. When she sat down, she simply sat next to Wu Yuchen and talked happily with Wu Yuchen without caring about anything.

Wu Yuchen watched the movie "Van Helsing" for a while, and seeing that it was similar to the previous life, he knew that it would not change the fate of the box office failure. The investment was 160 million, the North American box office was 120 million, and the overseas box office was 170 million. In addition to the money spent on publicity and promotion, at least 50 to 60 million were lost.

Maybe many Chinese audiences think the movie is not bad, and don't understand why it flopped. That's because many Chinese audiences have never been exposed to vampires and werewolves, and the big-budget monster special effects make them feel fresh.

However, the continuous Hollywood big productions in recent years have made North American audiences familiar with them, and "Van Helsing" failed to get out of the old routine of vampires and werewolves. It revived those classic monster images, but failed to make them scary. The story is also very weak, and the background of the gathering of the three demons is not clear, so North American audiences don't buy it.

Just as Wu Yuchen was thinking about it, he felt a small hand touching his thigh in the dark, and Wu Yuchen immediately knew who its owner was. Does this English rose want to play something wild?

Wu Yuchen was not one to sit and wait for death. He would naturally launch a counterattack against his enemy and reached out his big hand...

That night, on the luxurious bed of the hotel, Wu Yuchen patted the buttocks of this English rose and said with a smile: "Don't you even pay attention to the box office of the premiere?"

Kate panted and said: "Yes, Wu, you are so fascinating, I can't wait!"

Wu Yuchen smiled, knowing that the other party was deliberately trying to please him.

At this moment, Kate's cell phone rang, Wu Yuchen laughed and said, "Aha, the box office of the premiere must be out!"

As he said that, Wu Yuchen reached out and took Kate's cell phone from the bedside, put it to her ear and said, "Kate, don't you want to know?"

Kate felt that Wu Yuchen had no intention of stopping, and couldn't help but spit: "Damn it! You are such a bad guy!"

But she still took the phone and pressed the answer button: "Well, hum! Uh, it's okay, is it 19.52 million? Um, um... um, tomorrow, I will be on time, um!"

After she hung up the phone, she cursed Wu Yuchen coquettishly: "Fuck you!"

Wu Yuchen became more excited and laughed: "Then I will meet your requirements!"