Chapter 1079: Fright, Surprise, Farewell_2
Because it's all filmed on location, and the two directors are working in tandem, the movie is progressing very quickly.
The challenge isn't filming the process of Princess Amina escaping from America, as there are more dramatic scenes than gunfights in that part.
Qiao Liang doesn't even need to stay in America for long, he just puts on makeup and goes to the set. After the stunt double is done fighting, he steps in for a few poses, interacts with several beauties according to the script, and that's it.
The real difficulty is filming the war in Central Africa that erupts because of Princess Amina!
Bai Erwu, who filmed "Windtalkers," regardless of how others view it or the plot's flaws, the scenes of that movie were considered very high-quality at the time.
When Bai Erwu arrived in Central Africa and toured P.B's base, realizing what kind of power he could use to assist the filming, the old man went crazy...
He overhauled the original script, took charge of writing, and detailed a gripping battle scene with a storyboard, then wrote to Boss Qiao, expressing his desire to film a real battle in his lifetime.
Boss Qiao didn't care, this movie was a win from the start, because it not only catered to the political correctness of Europe and America but also to the current political needs of Shah Prince Salman.
The key lies with that Iranian female director. As long as she can clearly express Princess Amina's anguish and longing for a free life in the dramatic scenes, the movie will succeed politically, not winning an award would be unjustifiable.
The Iranian director is responsible for the repression, Bai Erwu for the explosion, and the more intense the explosion, the better for P.B's image and box office sales.
Bai Erwu is old, but his professionalism is unquestionable.
This veteran director was no longer satisfied with the cooperation of two directors; during preparations, he diligently studied Boss Qiao's experiences, and then personally wrote a screenplay based on an event in Monaco, which surprisingly was approved by The Great Warlord Princess Charlene...
Thus, "Saving the Princess – Life and Death Line" was put on the agenda by the great producer Tong Tong.
This girl, relying on her solid background and the five hundred million US dollars cash in hand, has gone wild with a group of princesses in Hollywood as a newcomer.
Though a little clumsy at times, this chubby one is reliable and earnest in her work.
She spent over half a month in Hollywood, using the opportunity of preparing "Saving Princess Amina," not only becoming familiar with many stars but also understanding the filmmaking process here.
Making a movie involves complex procedures, but everything begins with the producer setting up a project.
A producer, holding a screenplay or even just an idea, can start building up the crew...
The few Middle Eastern princes pooled 500 million dollars; in reality, just one hundred million was enough for production costs.
Half of the subsequent 200 million for promotion was handled by Disney, meaning a production claimed to have a three hundred million investment was completed by Tong Tong spending just two hundred million.
If it weren't for the political demands of this movie, promotional expenses could be completely kept under one hundred million, entirely handled by Disney.
This was because the film was relatively rushed, leaving no time for responses from all sides, hence the investments didn't follow up. If not for that, a producer spending little to no money bringing up a big production wouldn't be impossible.
But the new movie was different; Princess Charlene and Princess Amina are both female representatives, one for Middle Eastern women, the other for European and American women.
A movie adapted from a terrorist attack in Monaco, Tong Tong just slightly let out rumors while touring Hollywood big shots, and people were knocking at her door with money.
Moreover, this time, there's more room for project setup, preparation, and casting, as time was ample.
In the fame and fortune arena of Hollywood, every stage of the film industry gives rise to interests.
The competition of investors, the producer-director rivalry, the contention for roles, and so on, every step is linked to fame and fortune.
Tong Tong, this big producer, instantly became a hot sensation, sweeping through Hollywood…
However, this girl is gutsy because her big brother already explained, it doesn't matter if the movie makes money, what's important is establishing P.B's image well.
So she took a group of princesses to Spielberg's estate for parties today, and mingled with celebrity soirées tomorrow.
Only until her circle of friends was filled with stars did she use the candy-coated bullets of directorial fees and box office shares to secure Explosive Bay, the Hollywood director best aligned with investor desires, to act as director for the second movie.
Nothing else mattered, the female lead must be pretty, the male lead handsome, action scenes explosive, the ending emotional...
Michael Bay got smacked with a pie, then realized, damn, I'm too good at this...
In the movie, the whole of Monaco is turned into an explosion site, using the Hu Lang and Princess's affair to stir up some hype, letting people relive the legendary story of the past…
With the Princess's self-sacrifice to protect hostages, Boss Qiao single-handedly attending, and the sniper's final miraculous performance…
Can this not be a hit?
After Bai Erwu got the news, he knew he had no chance, isolating himself in his room, he crammed out a script regarding the evacuation from Liberia and the Tubruq War…
Using Boss Qiao and the real Boss's wife Devil Bird's love as the main line, describing the brutality of war, the responsibility of great nations, and most importantly emphasizing P.B's prowess.
Being freeloaded once, Bai Erwu didn't trouble Tong Tong, but he refused to show the new script no matter what.
He wants to prove himself through the project in hand before applying for investment from the great producer Tong.
Because he realized at this time, though the great producer Tong is not an insider, she actually knows quite well…
She doesn't need to consider anyone's face, just finds the most suitable professionals according to the demands.
Joe Ga got the news and almost died laughing…
Long ago, he discussed with Qiao Liang about entering the media industry, using films and such methods to establish P.B's image thoroughly, then slowly instill psychological suggestions to the world…
P.B is righteous!
Now, the radio stations in Central Africa and Congo are set up, broadcasting cheerful songs every day, talking about farming and herding tips, attracting a large number of loyal listeners.
But the online television station is still slowly preparing due to a lack of professionals!
Joe Ga never thought, the flowers inside the wall haven't bloomed, but fruits have already borne outside the wall.
Of course, it's best if movies can make money, but even if they don't, they must be pursued with unwavering determination.
Making your own movies is just the beginning, in the future anyone wanting to film grand scenes can come to P.B, weapons, artillery, armored vehicles, warships, planes, as long as you pay, they can be used.
Come to Sangha Town to start a film company, we'll even give you tax exemptions, the only requirement is that anything involving P.B must depict a positive image.
America can brainwash the world with Hollywood films, Boss Qiao thinks if he churns out a few films a year, he can at least get the people of Africa to recognize P.B's existence.
Making it harder for those who want to attack him to act is also good!
Persist in brainwashing for twenty years, until Igor grows up, the surrounding social environment will be another scene!
As everything moves in a good direction, the first batch of trained composite battalion soldiers arrived in Djibouti on a cargo ship, and the command groups from five big brother's families also flew over in advance…
The time when Joe Ga also bid farewells…
War is not far away…