novelraw Chapter 94's outburst of insults ignites public opinion!
Chapter 94's outburst of insults ignites public opinion!
Chapter 94's outburst of insults ignites public opinion!
Shen Qing's next job was to go to the studio every day to film "Gravity". During this time, the casting for "Boss & Me" officially began. Shen Qing paid close attention to the choice of the male lead, Feng Teng, but didn't inquire much about the other female supporting roles.
Ultimately, Wang Kai was cast as Feng Teng. Chen Zhixi felt a little regretful. She had considered signing Wang Kai before, but he went straight to Huayi Brothers after graduation. She was too late. Now that she was making her own film, she had to use someone from Huayi Brothers.
This time she learned her lesson and signed Chen Xiao, who was still studying at the Central Academy of Drama, ahead of schedule.
There are many scenes of floating and even tumbling in "Gravity". In fact, most of the time the camera was moving during filming. For example, the most classic scene of curling up as a baby was filmed by Shen Qing sitting on a bicycle seat.
It was a very small bicycle seat. Shen Qing sat throughout the filming, with one leg strapped to a support bar under the seat. He made slight movements to simulate weightlessness. In post-production, the entire fixed leg was replaced with CG effects.
The camera is mounted on a robotic arm, which is programmed by a computer to move in a circular motion. When filming, the camera moves while the person remains still, creating the illusion that the person is moving but the camera is not.
The light box, composed of 4096 LEDs, that Shen Qing commissioned to be built played a crucial role in the filming. Visual effects supervisor Timothy Webber repeatedly stated that without it, achieving the same level of visual effects would have taken three to four times longer, and the results might not have been as good.
This device is also a huge help to actors. The inner wall of the light box displays the scene that the actor should see. With it, the actor is no longer performing without props, but has a reference.
During filming, various problems arose, and time passed day by day in a cycle of encountering and solving problems. Finally, on October 27, after more than two months of filming, Shen Qing officially announced that filming for the movie "Gravity" had wrapped up.
All the staff on set were cheering, because for working people, wrapping up filming meant expenses.
For special effects blockbusters, wrapping up filming is only the first step in a long journey. There is still more arduous work waiting for the behind-the-scenes staff. But at this time, Shen Qing has already withdrawn his energy from the "Gravity" project because "Nanjing Photo Studio" will be released in another month.
It's exactly one month. The release date for "Nanjing Photo Studio" is November 27th.
Lu Chuan is a director who lives in the shadow of Shen Qing. With his achievements, he should be adored by thousands wherever he goes. However, because of Shen Qing, whose achievements are even more extraordinary, he often ends up as a background figure.
Because the two of them were both graduates of the Beijing Film Academy, Lu Chuan was often compared to Shen Qing, and was repeatedly reminded by everyone that he was not as good as Shen Qing. Over time, Lu Chuan's mentality gradually became unbalanced.
This time, his fellow students made another movie on the same theme as him, which naturally generated a lot of buzz.
As the promotion of "Nanjing Photo Studio" intensifies, discussions about the Nanjing Massacre have heated up in society. For director Lu Chuan, who has similar films awaiting release, this is actually an opportunity to ride the wave of public attention.
Therefore, when the media asked to conduct an exclusive interview with him, he agreed without hesitation.
"Would you feel pressured making the same type of film as director Shen Qing?"
Why is there pressure?
"Director Shen Qing's films have never had bad box office results. Even 'Lost in Thailand,' which was rated by movie fans as only slightly better than 'Nightclub,' which had a budget of 1 million yuan, still grossed over 100 million yuan. Aren't you worried that your film, which you have been carefully preparing for four years, will not receive the same response as 'Nanjing Photo Studio,' which your junior filmed in just one year?"
The reporter's words were like a knife to the heart, and Lu Chuan immediately lost her temper. She tried to hold back, but in the end, the impulsive words still slipped out: "The fact that Shen Qing's low-quality, strongly alkaline comedies can gross over 100 million yuan is not a highlight of Chinese cinema, but a tragedy for our culture."
After saying what he had been holding back for so long, he finally felt completely relieved.
The reporter also felt much better.
The internal strife within the Beijing Film Academy is in full swing, with a mediocre senior brother attacking a prodigy junior brother. Once this article is published, it's sure to cause a huge uproar!
Sure enough, the related report was published the next day and immediately caused a national sensation.
[Sibling rivalry? Renowned director Lu Chuan slams Shen Qing's film as a low-quality, highly alkaline movie!]
Is it a cultural tragedy that people find director Shen Qing's films enjoyable?
Director Lu Chuan's criticism of "Lost on Journey" sparks public debate; is "Lost on Journey" a low-quality, forced comedy?
[Lu Chuan's sword dance, intended to target Nanjing, is a scathing critique of "Lost in Thailand," but in reality, she's furious that the similarly themed film "Nanjing Photo Studio" stole the spotlight from "Nanjing! Nanjing!".]
[Shen Qing's fans are furious: Shen Qing's films conquered Hollywood with dignity, while Lu Chuan's films timidly pander to foreigners!]
Chen Zhixi immediately informed Shen Qing of the situation. Before Shen Qing could even finish reading the report, she received a call from Han Sanping.
"I've already given Lu Chuan a good scolding. He said the reporter took things out of context and that he never said those things. He'll issue a statement to clarify soon. I've made him call you personally to apologize. Don't worry about whether you're alumni or not. Just scold him without holding back. You'll definitely get your revenge."
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"Mr. Han, I understand."
"It's good that you know. You're an internationally renowned director now. 'Little Girl's Kung Fu Uncle' grossed over $5 million worldwide. He can't compare to that. Alright, that's enough. Lu Chuan should call you now. Just give him a good scolding."
After hanging up the phone, Shen Qing gave a cold laugh.
He only promised Han Sanping that he knew what was going on, but he never said that Lu Chuan's apology would be enough to put the matter behind him.
Han Sanping is definitely more on Shen Qing's side, but don't forget that "Nanjing! Nanjing!" also had investment from China Film Group, so the sensitivity isn't high enough.
Also, listen carefully to what he says. When President Han told Shen Qing to scold Lu Chuan harshly on the phone, was there also an implied message that she shouldn't be so persistent in public?
Shen Qing will definitely make a public statement, but the timing of that statement does need to be considered.
It's just empty talk now; Shen Qing's influence will definitely be at its peak when his new movie is released.
Once millions or even tens of millions of viewers have seen his "Nanjing Photo Studio" and deeply appreciate the film, then his criticism will be the most powerful and meaningful.
After hundreds of millions of people have watched "Nanjing Photo Studio," Shen Qing will then step forward and tell all the viewers who liked the film:
The reason I made this film is because the Japanese soldiers haven't even reflected on their actions yet, but some people are making movies to make them reflect on their actions. I find that ridiculous.
Imagine someone breaks into your house, kills your family, rapes your sisters and daughters, and then burns your house down. They then live a life of pleasure with the money they stole from your house, boasting about their past exploits without any remorse, and even spreading rumors that nothing ever happened. And then you make a movie that makes these scumbags reflect on their actions and feel remorse.
What right do you have to reflect on the actions of the Japanese? Are you a citizen of Japan? Or did you take money from Japan?
They really did take money from Kadokawa Pictures; no wonder that Japanese soldier who was reflecting on his actions was named Kadokawa.
When millions of viewers have already seen "Nanjing Photo Studio," and when they know how to properly portray this subject matter and how to truly reflect the Chinese people's stance, then tell them: a few months later, another film on the same subject will be released. In this film, the director devotes considerable attention to reflecting on the Japanese soldiers!
Shen Qing felt that only the shells fired at this moment would be the most powerful.
Since we have to wait, if Lu Chuanzhen calls to apologize later, should Shen Qing still yell at her to vent her anger?
Of course we should scold them!
The fact that Shen Qing has already vented his anger means that the matter is pretty much over. Then, launching another attack after the movie is released will make it more surprising.
Sure enough, Lu Chuan called shortly afterward.
"Junior Brother Shen, I'm sorry to have dragged you into this for no reason. I swear, those reporters took things out of context; I absolutely did not mean to look down on your film. Also, if you're angry, just yell at your senior brother."
"You're a piece of trash!"
Before Lu Chuan could finish speaking, Shen Qing immediately launched into a tirade.
Lu Chuan was stunned.
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Asking you to swear was to give both sides a way out, but you actually did?
"You know you're a good-for-nothing. Your 'Nanjing! Nanjing!' which you spent four years preparing, is garbage. It can't compare to my 'Nanjing Photo Studio' at all, which is why you're so angry."
"You—you—you—"
"What? You want to talk back? You really are a piece of trash! Even villains know how to endure humiliation, but you can't even handle being called trash? What did President Han tell you before you made the call? Did he tell you to argue with me on the phone?"
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"Shen Qing—you—you—don't push your luck!"
"You were just calling me junior brother, why aren't you pretending anymore? You really are a waste. An adult, you can't even control your emotions. What else can you be but a waste?"
The other end of the line slammed down the phone.
Han Sanping called Lu Chuan and asked him to issue an apology statement as soon as possible.
"Mr. Han, I won't issue it."
"Why? Didn't we just agree on this? Have you changed your mind?"
The anger in Han Sanping's voice sent a shiver down Lu Chuan's spine, but he truly couldn't imitate the words Shen Qing used to hurl at him—
mouth.
"Shen Qing insulted me."
"Why did I ask you to call him? To get him to praise you?"
Han Sanping asked him in a cold voice.
Lu Chuan remained silent for a long time.
President Han told him to call and apologize, and to let Shen Qing yell at him to vent her anger. He was going to call to get yelled at anyway, but he couldn't really yell at Shen Qing, could he?
Lu Chuan felt that he was Shen Qing's senior brother, so why couldn't he give him even this much face?
How rude!
"Issue an apology statement as soon as possible," Han Sanping urged again.
Lu Chuan remained silent for a few seconds. "Nanjing! Nanjing!" was also a film produced by China Film Group. When and how the film would be released was up to President Han. Whether he could secure investment in the future would largely depend on President Han's decision. He couldn't fight city hall. Moreover, President Han's request for him to apologize was also for the sake of "Nanjing! Nanjing!" and wasn't entirely biased towards Shen Qing. In the end, he had no choice but to compromise. He said, "President Han—I—understand."
Han Sanping then hung up the phone, satisfied.