The annual Shanghai International Film Festival is a "preview conference" for future projects of major film companies. On June 17, taking advantage of the "east wind" of the Shanghai International Film Festival, Bona Pictures held a press conference for its 25th anniversary - "Born to the New" in Shanghai.
At the press conference that day, Bona Pictures announced five "big moves" in one breath, " Dream of Red Mansions: A Good Match ", " Old Gun ", "Paddington Bear 3", " Legend ", "" Films of various types such as "Operation Dragon " were unveiled one after another.
In addition, Bona's layout in the drama industry has also begun to take shape. Films with "Bona temperament" such as " Shangganling " and " Lin Zexu " have maintained the same grandeur and grandeur as the movies, and the AI-generated "Yu" Xiaodong" launched a new short play project - "Sanxingdui: Apocalypse of the Future" to the guests.
A group photo of participants
5 movies are ready to be released
Among the latest film lists released that day, they include "A Dream of Red Mansions: A Beautiful Marriage" directed by Hu Mei and starring Lin Peng, Lu Yan, Bian Cheng, Zhang Miaoyi, Huang Jiarong, and Guan Xiaotong; The movie "Old Gun" directed by Gao Peng and starring Zu Feng, Qin Hailu, Zhou Zhengjie, Feng Lei and Shao Bing; the comedy adventure animation "Paddington 3"; written and directed by Tang Jili, starring Jackie Chan, Zhang Yixing, Nazha, Li Zhiting, Li Zhiting "Legend" starring Chen Chen, Peng Xiaoran, and Zheng Yecheng; "Operation Dragon", the sequel to "Operation Red Sea" directed by Lin Chaoxian and produced by Liang Fengying.
The five films have their own characteristics, covering various genres such as costume romance, action gunfights, animated comedy, fantasy entertainment, modern warfare, etc., plus the drama "Shangganling" directed by Liu Weiqiang. Bona, who celebrated his 25th birthday, In the following, the audience will be led into a visual feast one after another.
Yu Dong, chairman of Bona Pictures Group, expressed his heartfelt thanks to people from all walks of life who have paid attention to and supported Bona Pictures over the past 25 years at the press conference: "25-year-old Bona will still work hard to grow and keep up with the trend as always. Don't be afraid of challenges and live for the new! We will always be committed to continuous innovation and respond to the audience's expectations with better quality film works. "
The movie "Dream of Red Mansions" is scheduled to be released in winter. The mystery is "A Dream of Red Mansions: A Beautiful Marriage" directed by Hu Mei.
When Yu Dong announced that "A Dream of Red Mansions: A Beautiful Marriage" would be released nationwide on July 26, Hu Mei said with surprise: "Finally, the day has come for its release."
This film was filmed in 2017. Since the beginning of this year, the film has been screened for more than 70 times in 50 cities across the country. Hu Mei said, "I am very lucky to have filmed this work during my lifetime. I also hope that more viewers can read this immortal Chinese classic "A Dream of Red Mansions" by watching this movie. I also hope that every viewer will become a 'Red Man Fan'" '."
Yu Dong believes, "It is remarkable that director Hu Mei can condense such a long drama as "A Dream of Red Mansions" into two hours. Gao Peng, the director of "Old Gun", introduced the field research and interviews he conducted over a long period of time for all the events in the movie. "It originated from a movie motif that I am personally more interested in, which is about people who have not kept up with the times. This is a reflection of people.” Under this movie theme, the film focuses on the 1980s and 1990s in the Northeast and tells the life story of retired athletes.
"Legend" will be released nationwide on July 12. Director Tang Jili said that "Legend" continues many elements of "Myth", but has been comprehensively upgraded on this basis. "It is a brand new movie. , but at the same time, I can recall some scenes while watching it, just like meeting someone I loved many years ago. "
It is worth mentioning that AI technology was used to restore Jackie Chan's 27-year-old appearance in "Legend". Yu Dong revealed at the Jinjue theme forum the day before that this digital person was the only "genuine Jackie Chan" among the more than 20 "digital people Jackie Chan" who had been personally stamped and certified by the eldest brother.
As for why he is 27 years old, Tang Jili revealed that it is because this is the age when he met Jackie Chan, "Since I started to know him together, the image of filming with him has always been in my mind. Now there is AI technology that allows me to do A young Jackie Chan came out, and let young Jackie Chan and Zhang Yixing, two young generals, go to the Western Regions to find a stud for the Han Dynasty and meet romance. "
The goal of "Jiaolong" is to transcend the "Red Sea"
and on the day of the press conference, The biggest battle is "Operation Dragon". As a sequel to "Operation Red Sea", the film is directed by Lin Chaoxian and produced by Liang Fengying. The film's actors Huang Xuan, Yu Shi, Du Jiang, Jiang Luxia, Han Dongjun, Wang Yanlin, Li Jiuxiao, Gao Ge, Sun Yi, and Li Chen also appeared at the scene. The well-trained soldiers on the scene make it easy to imagine the rigorous devil training the actors have gone through.
Among the actors of "Operation Dragon Squad"
"Dragon Squad", Du Jiang, Jiang Luxia and Wang Yanlin have previously filmed "Operation Red Sea" with director Lin Chaoxian, and they seem to have become accustomed to Lin Chaoxian's "crazy" and "desperate" filming. Jiang Luxia even expressed her gratitude to the director: "The last movie "Operation Red Sea" made me eat dirt, and this movie "Operation Dragon" made me drink a lot of water. I really thank the director for helping me maintain health and skin care."
plays the role in the film Han Dongjun, who plays Commando Qin Dawei, said that he and Lin Chaoxian have collaborated on two dramas in total: " Changjin Lake " and "Operation Dragon". As a result, each one exploded more violently than the other, "It was so intense that I couldn't even stand up!"
Among the "complaints" of the actors, the person everyone admires the most is director Lin Chaoxian. In order to shoot this movie, Lin Chaoxian himself went "from heaven to earth", constantly pushing the limits of the director's work. As Lin Chaoxian's old partner that day, Yu Dong and producer Liang Fengying also had to lament Lin Chaoxian's "craziness".
Yu Dong said: "Director Lin sacrificed his life for every shot. In "Operation Red Sea" he raced with tanks, and in "Operation Dragon" he hung himself upside down and put himself underwater to shoot. Every time I see him like this, I just think it's over budget."
Yu Dong also revealed some details of "Operation Dragon" that day. For example, the story of the film takes place in the future, so there will be many unprecedented weapons and equipment in the film. A powerful weapon, everything from setting to visuals, to lineup, to equipment to shooting has been fully upgraded. "It has been 6 years since the filming of "Operation Red Sea". No similar subject matter has been able to surpass it, so we decided to surpass it ourselves. We will not let the audience wait for these 6 years in vain!"
long and short dramas open up a new pattern
In addition to movies that day In addition, Bona Pictures also announced the latest progress of many series. Among them, the drama "Shangganling" directed by Liu Weiqiang is highly anticipated. The play is based on the Battle of Shangganling during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. Through vivid characters and real war scenes, the play reproduces the bravery and glory of those turbulent years. At the press conference, director Liu Weiqiang and actors Huang Xuan, Du Jiang, and Li Chen also attended the event and introduced the latest progress of the series.
"Shangganling" crew member
Yu Dong revealed that the process and mentality of filming and producing "Shangganling" were very similar to those when filming "Changjin Lake", "With the belief that we must win, we will go all out and leave no regrets. . We will strive for excellence in every aspect. This is our respect for the spirit of Shangganling and our sincerity and determination as filmmakers to be responsible for our works."
In addition, Bona Pictures also announced a contract with Guangdong Radio and Television. Film and television creation and production strategic cooperation agreement. The two parties will jointly launch a number of film and television works, including "Lin Zexu" directed by Yin Li, as well as dramas such as "The Surge of the Haojiang River" and "When Will the Moon Become ?"
In addition to long series, the hottest short drama track nowadays has also entered the attention of veteran film company Bona.
At the press conference that day, Yu Dong showed everyone the AI-generated "Yu Xiaodong" and announced that he would cooperate to launch a new short drama project - "Sanxingdui: Future Apocalypse".This is a science fiction short series based on Sanxingdui culture. It is produced using AI full-process generative technology, which means that all aspects from script creation, character design, scene construction to special effects production will be completed by AI technology. This new production method will bring a more unique and innovative audio-visual experience to the audience, and will also bring more creative freedom and innovation possibilities to film and television creators.
After 2000, China's film market-oriented reform came into being, and Bona came into being at that time and obtained the first private distribution license. Yu Dong said frankly that Bona has gradually grown and developed by riding on the good times of Chinese movies, but in the past five years, it has also experienced the hardships of the cold winter along with the industry.
"We are facing the changes in today's film market and the iteration of audiences. We have to face a new market, a new audience and a new ecological environment."
Yu Dong said that Bona Pictures has been deeply involved in the film and television industry for many years and has always maintained its keenness. With market insight and innovative spirit, "The development of AI technology still requires us to continuously explore and improve, but I believe that we will be able to discover more possibilities and then work together to promote the development of the entire industry."
