1905 movie network news The Spring Festival file exploded, and the summer file suffered from Waterloo. It seems that the "first year" of China science fiction movies has entered an uncertain state again. At this time, another sci-fi film was announced. The most interesting thing is that its director will be Kong Ergou, a former producer.
On August 23rd, the launching ceremony of the project was held in Beijing. Director and screenwriter Kong Ergou, producer Yue Congjun and actor Zhang Yichi, who once played in The Wandering Earth, were present at the event. At this time, the press conference was held at a particularly delicate time. On the same day, Kong Ergou also answered many questions of external concern on the spot.
First of all, Kong Ergou denied that Supernova Age was a whim after seeing The Wandering Earth’s popularity. Since 2015, he has been hoping to buy copyright. As a good friend, Liu Cixin once told Kong Ergou that compared with Three-body, the story of Supernova Age is more suitable and easier to be adapted into a movie. So, after finally winning the copyright in April 2018, he decided to personally create this new film.
The Wandering Earth’s success naturally touched Kong Ergou a lot. He also visited Frant Gwo and the entire production team of the film during the Spring Festival. On the one hand, he hoped to learn from the successful experience. On the other hand, he was very happy to invite the original people behind the film to escort his "Supernova Age".
At present, science fiction movies in China are experiencing a wave of development, but as the "first person to eat crabs", Kong Ergou bluntly doesn’t think that "spring is coming", and The Wandering Earth’s achievements are more like the success of this movie (independent) at present.
Although the launch has been announced, the cast of Supernova Age is still in the secret stage, and the only creative work exposed is Zhang Yichi, the actor of Li Yiyi in The Wandering Earth. Kong Ergou bluntly said that after watching the performances of The Wandering Earth and the recent "Shanghai Fortress", "you will know by comparison (acting is more important)". Of course, as a new director, he also knows that he has no ability to mobilize non-professional performers, so he will consider inviting actors with certain fame and qualifications to join him.
As for the conflict between plot and special effects, which is discussed most frequently in Shanghai Fortress, Kong Ergou said that he also paid special attention to it in his creation. This also requires the director to think ahead and where to spend more energy and funds.
Of course, after talking about the new film, "Three-body" is still the most concerned issue. Kong Ergou first denied that "Three-body" was "premature". The film was finished and special effects were made, but after it was released in The Wandering Earth, it was obviously not suitable for forced release. In this regard, the producers have their own considerations. Kong Ergou, who has stepped down from Youzu Film, bluntly said that he could not announce more news, but he has been learning from the company, and "Three-body" will meet you in a better way.
After learning the lessons of success and failure, Kong Ergou hopes to complete the Age of Supernovae within two years, and Liu Cixin will also participate in the creation.
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