The scene of the behind-the-scenes exchange meeting of the movie "The Wandering Earth 2". Photo by Chen Yongnuo
Hong Kong, 16 March (ZXS) -- Andy Lau and Wu Jing appeared to share "The Wandering Earth 2": the appearance of Chinese science fiction movies
China News Agency reporter Han Xingtong
In the cheers of the audience, "The Wandering Earth 2" starring Andy Lau and Wu Jing dressed in white sweaters, appeared at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center to share interesting facts behind the scenes of this movie, imagining the future of Chinese films, in the minds of the two, Chinese science fiction movies should look like this.
Artist Andy Lau attended the behind-the-scenes exchange meeting. Photo by Chen Yongnuo
As one of the activities of the Hong Kong International Film and TV Festival, "When Fantasy Shines into Reality: The Wandering Earth 2" Behind-the-Scenes Exchange Meeting" was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center on the 16th. Fu Ruoqing, chairman of China Film Co., Ltd. (China Film), director of "The Wandering Earth 2", and director Guo Fan attended the exchange meeting.
When asked about his imagination of Chinese science fiction films before taking over this series of films, Wu Jing said frankly that the science fiction theme does not have a particularly clear signal and masterpiece in Chinese films, "If this theme is not done, it may never be involved, and it will always lag behind." "With the rapid advancement of science and technology in China, films always have to take this step.
Artist Wu Jing attended the behind-the-scenes exchange meeting. Photo by Chen Yongnuo
In the development of Chinese films, the sci-fi theme can be described as "unprecedented", "there is no path and framework to follow, and new difficulties may be encountered every day." Wu Jing described that the main creative team is curious about science fiction movies and crosses the river by feeling the stones.
"The Wandering Earth 2" has generated a total box office of about 4 billion yuan in the mainland, and since its release in Hong Kong in February, the cumulative box office has exceeded 10 million Hong Kong dollars. Was this success expected? Andy Lau nodded with a smile when he heard this.
Andy Lau has a romantic imagination of science fiction movies, and he feels that science fiction movies have temperature. Recalling that during the epidemic, he rushed to the mainland to shoot "The Wandering Earth 2", and communicated with the crew by phone during the quarantine period, and now he thinks back like a dream, "It may be the warmth of this dream, let us continue the movie dream forever." We just head ahead and see where dreams can eventually take us. ”
Artist Andy Lau (second from right) and artist Wu Jing (first from right) waved to the participants, and many participants seized the opportunity to take photos. Photo by Chen Yongnuo
"Science fiction films are at the top of the film pyramid, which requires not only the play of actors and directors, but also large-scale hard technology production." In Fu Ruoqing's view, "The Wandering Earth 2" is rooted in the fertile soil of real technology development, and is a landmark work, although it is difficult to shoot, it has also accumulated a full range of experience in management, process and production, which is a very meaningful attempt.
Guo Fan revealed at the scene that there is a preliminary plan to shoot "The Wandering Earth 3", and there is currently a story concept and framework, and it still takes time to sort out the direction of film production. He mentioned that in recent years, with the emergence of artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, the production team will also consider applying the above tools in graphic images, music production, etc. to improve work efficiency.
It is worth mentioning that "The Wandering Earth 2" is a mainland and Hong Kong co-production film. Fu Ruoqing mentioned that Hong Kong and the mainland are a big family, and in the past few years, China Film has cooperated closely with Hong Kong film companies such as Emperor, Anle and Asia, "Hong Kong filmmakers can be seen in some domestic films." He believes that in the future, the film and television industries of the two places will continue to complement each other and share resources, and the prospects of co-productions will be good.
"The Wandering Earth 2" director Guo Fan attended the behind-the-scenes exchange meeting. Photo by Chen Yongnuo
In the interactive question session, some Hong Kong audiences excitedly praised "The Wandering Earth 2" as very good-looking and better shot than "Hollywood blockbusters". Some viewers couldn't hide their excitement when interviewed by a reporter from the China News Agency, saying that they were very happy to meet idol Andy Lau and Wu Jing and listen to them share behind-the-scenes stories. (End)