novellhall Chapter 250 Hollywood Movies Filmed in the country [5000 words]
Chapter 250 Hollywood Movies Filmed in the country [5000 words]
Chapter 250 Hollywood Movies Filmed in the country [5000 words]
"This car was donated by Mr. Chen Xun. It was a custom-made car given to us by Mr. Vin Diesel when filming of 'Fast & Furious 5' wrapped up. It has a V8 engine, is fully modified, and has less than 5,000 kilometers on the odometer."
Discussing arose from the audience.
Starting bid: 5 million yuan.
The room fell silent for a moment when the price was announced.
But soon someone held up a sign: "Five million one hundred thousand!"
"Five million two hundred thousand!"
"Five and a half million!"
The bidding mainly came from several young entrepreneurs from mainland China.
They may not be particularly fond of cars, but this was donated by Chen Xun and is also a gift from Vin Diesel, making it a topic of discussion.
Moreover, this was done at Jackie Chan's birthday party, which is equivalent to giving face to both Jackie Chan and Chen Xun at the same time.
"Six million!"
A middle-aged man in a suit immediately jumped the price.
Chen Xun recognized him.
The founder of an internet company and a well-known car collector.
"Six million two hundred thousand!"
"Six and a half million!"
Prices are still rising.
Chen Xun sat in the audience, outwardly calm, but inwardly he was feeling a little emotional.
He knew the car was valuable, but he didn't expect it to fetch such a high price.
[Triggering Event: Charitable Donation]
[Gain a positive public image boost]
Increased media attention
[Increased reputation in the Chinese-language entertainment industry]
At the same time, he noticed that several more attribute balls had fallen to the ground.
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I gained a "Business Acumen +8" from that internet mogul and a "Risk Decision-Making Ability +10" from another entrepreneur who raised his bid.
Chen Xun absorbed the information silently.
My mind seems a bit clearer, and my understanding of business logic is deeper.
"Ten million!"
The final price was set at ten million yuan.
The auctioneer brought down the gavel: "Sold! Congratulations!"
The audience erupted in applause.
Chen Xun was very satisfied with the price!
This price far exceeds the value of the car itself.
This car might fetch a higher price in Hollywood, but unfortunately this is China, and Chen Xun's appeal in the Hong Kong entertainment industry isn't that strong yet.
Chen Xun didn't want to steal Jackie Chan's thunder.
Chen Xun was pulled onto the stage by Jackie Chan.
The spotlight was shining on me, and it felt a bit hot.
"Say a few words!"
Jackie Chan handed him the microphone.
Chen Xun accepted the car, looking at the familiar and unfamiliar faces below the stage: "This car is very meaningful to me. It was a gift from Vin Diesel and is one of the things that helped me gain a foothold in Hollywood."
He paused for a moment, then said, "I feel that turning it into real help is more meaningful than leaving it in the garage. I thank Jackie Chan for providing this opportunity, and I also thank everyone for their generosity."
He bowed and stepped down from the stage.
The applause grew louder.
The auction continued.
The last item auctioned was donated by Jackie Chan himself.
The leather jacket he wore while filming "Rush Hour" even had his autograph on it.
This item sparked the most intense bidding of the night.
Starting at 500,000, the price soared to 8 million, before finally being sold to a Hong Kong tycoon for 11 million.
As expected of Jackie Chan, his influence in both Hong Kong and mainland China is extraordinary.
"Thank you! Thank you everyone!"
Jackie Chan gave the final speech, his voice choked with emotion: "The preliminary estimate of the funds raised tonight exceeds 70 million RMB."
"All of this money will be used in three areas: education for impoverished children, natural disaster relief, and animal protection, especially anti-poaching projects, which is what I have been doing for many years."
He wiped his eyes and said, "I'm sixty years old. I don't want to accept gifts; I just want to do some good deeds. Thank you to all my old friends, thank you Chen Xun, thank you to all the donors and bidders."
"Tonight, because of you, many children's lives will be different."
The entire audience stood up and applauded.
After the banquet, press releases were issued to the media immediately.
Jackie Chan's 60th birthday banquet turned into a charity gala, raising over 7000 million yuan.
Chen Xun donates Dodge Challenger motorcycle, which fetches a high price of ten million yuan at auction.
Zhao Benshan's handwritten Heart Sutra sold for 200 million yuan, moving Jackie Chan to tears.
The top three trending topics on Weibo were all taken by them.
"That's true superstar style! Not accepting gifts on her birthday, but instead raising funds for charity!"
"Jackie Chan has consistently dedicated himself to charity work for so many years, respect!"
"Chen Xun is impressive! He donated a car worth ten million just like that. He has a truly broad mind!"
"That car was a gift from Vin Diesel, so it has sentimental value. Donating it shows even more sincerity."
"Zhao Benshan's calligraphy is truly excellent; it was worth the two million!"
"Turning a birthday party into a charity gala—that's incredibly sophisticated!"
Of course, there were dissenting voices: "Holding such a high-profile banquet while saying they won't accept gifts, is it just a show?"
"What are you complaining about upstairs? Why donate tens of millions and see what happens?"
"Two million for a piece of calligraphy? Is this some kind of price gouging?"
"Hilarious! With so many big shots here, do you think you need someone to take care of you? Do you think this is a vegetable market?"
However, the mainstream opinions are all positive.
Chen Xun gained 500,000 followers on Weibo overnight, all of them praising his broad vision.
The banquet hall gradually emptied.
Jackie Chan pulled Chen Xun to a corner lounge: "Thanks for the car, but seriously, if you can't bear to part with it, I can help you—"
"Need not!"
Chen Xun shook his head: "It's good that you donated."
Jackie Chan looked at him and nodded: "Alright, let's get down to business!"
"I've read the script carefully, and I've accepted the role of the master."
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Chen Xun felt a sense of relief.
"But there are a few conditions."
Jackie Chan said, "My scenes will be filmed intensively, for a maximum of two months. I need to be involved in the action design. I can't just follow the Hollywood model. The magician's fighting style needs to have some Eastern flavor. My salary will be based on market price, but I want a share of the box office revenue in Asia."
"No problem, we're prepared to bring in Yuen Woo-ping's action choreography team, you can rest assured about that."
Chen Xun readily agreed: "Marvel has already prepared the contract; we can discuss the details later."
"That's good!"
Jackie Chan laughed: "You're a good kid, unlike some young actors who get arrogant after becoming famous. Keep it up and bring honor to the Chinese people."
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The two chatted for another half hour and agreed to meet in Los Angeles next week to discuss the details of their collaboration.
It was already 11 p.m. when I left the hotel.
The night breeze in Hong Kong carries the scent of the sea.
Chen Xun got into the car and turned on his phone.
Rob sent a bunch of messages: "The press releases are all arranged, and they're all positive."
"Marvel is very happy, saying that your move has generated a lot of buzz for the movie."
"Negotiations regarding Jackie Chan's signing will officially begin tomorrow."
[Ancient One: Shadow of Vishanti Project Review]
[Key Supporting Actor's Mentor: Contract Signing 90% Complete]
[Rating Upgrade]
Public expectations are rising.
[Note: Jackie Chan's involvement will significantly increase the film's acceptance in the Asian market.]
[Hidden Rewards Triggered by Charitable Donations]
[Gain: Public Reputation +20]
[Industry Networking: Unlocking Access to Top-Tier Circles in the Chinese-Speaking Entertainment Industry]
Chen Xun saw the subtitles displayed in front of him.
This trip not only won over Jackie Chan, but also boosted his goodwill and expanded his network.
He seems to be beginning to understand the true meaning of "leading the trend".
Chen Xun opened the panel and glanced at it. He had increased his progress by 4% just from this charity auction.
That night, Chen Xun rushed back to Los Angeles.
He appeared in the garden precisely at six o'clock in the morning.
Sanjay was already sitting on the mat, with Dorje standing beside him; both of them had their eyes closed.
The morning mist hadn't dissipated yet, the lawn was covered in heavy dew, and the air smelled of grass and earth.
Chen Xun sat down cross-legged without saying a word.
Over the past few days, he has gotten used to this silent training.
No need for small talk or opening remarks, just sit down and let's begin.
Today I'll teach you the visualization method.
Sangye opened his eyes: "Hand mudras are external skills, while visualization is internal skills. Without the support of internal skills, hand mudras are just empty shells."
He told Chen Xun to close his eyes.
Imagine a lotus flower in front of you.
Sanjay's voice was low and his speech was slow: "It's not about really looking, it's about observing. The color, shape, texture of the lotus, even the dew on the petals, must be clear."
Chen Xun did as instructed.
Memories from the instance automatically surface.
When Yao meditated in the scripture hall, he often used visualization techniques to stabilize his mind.
Sometimes I visualize lotus flowers, sometimes a clear mirror, and sometimes snow-capped mountains.
Those scenes were so familiar that he hardly needed to imagine them; he could see them directly.
One minute later.
"Did you see that?"
Sanjay asked.
"I saw it."
"What color?"
"White with a hint of pale gold."
How many layers of petals are there?
"Seventh floor."
Where is the dewdrop located?
"The second leaf from the left on the third layer, near the stamen."
Sanjay remained silent.
Dorje quietly opened his eyes, glanced at Chen Xun, and then quickly closed them again.
"Have you practiced visualization before?"
"no."
"Then what did you do—"
"You'll see it naturally."
Chen Xun was telling the truth.
Those images weren't something he imagined; they were already in his memory.
Sanjay stared at him for a few seconds, then shook his head: "Never mind, let's continue."
In the following training sessions, Chen Xun's performance completely numbed Dorje.
Sangjie taught Chen Xun to visualize snow-capped mountains, and Chen Xun was able to describe the specific height of the snow line, the direction of the ridge, and even the arc of the snow particles when the wind blew.
When taught to visualize flowing water, Chen Xun was able to describe the turbulence of the water, the shape of the stones at the bottom, and the changes in light and shadow reflected on the water's surface.
This can no longer be explained by mere talent.
Dorjee has practiced visualization for three years, but he is still only at the stage where he has a general outline.
Chen Xun's first practice session was so detailed it was like describing a high-resolution photograph.
After training ended, Sangjie stood up and patted Chen Xun on the shoulder: "Don't schedule anything this afternoon, get some rest. You're taking a toll on your mental energy."
Chen Xun nodded.
Sanjay is right.
Each time I visualize, although the images come easily, I feel a slight fatigue afterward, as if I've overused my brain.
After breakfast, Chen Xun went to Marvel headquarters.
There is an important preparatory meeting today.
Filming location selection and studio setup.
The conference room was full of people.
Director David Yates, Producer Kevin Feige, Production Designer Linda, Director of Photography, Set Designer, Visual Effects Supervisor —
There were also a few faces that Chen Xun didn't recognize; they must be newly joined team members.
"Chen, you've come at the perfect time."
Yates gestured for him to sit down: "We're discussing the location for the actual Kamar-Taj. XZ won't allow filming, so we need to find alternatives. Currently, the candidate locations are Nepal, Qinghai, and the mountain scenery in Banff, Canada."
Several photos were projected onto the projector.
The Himalayas in Nepal, Yushu in Qinghai, and the Rocky Mountains in Canada.
As Chen Xun looked at the photos, comparisons automatically popped into his mind.
The real Kamar-Taj in the instance is built on a mountainside at an altitude of 4,300 meters, surrounded by snow-capped peaks all year round. The temple architecture is typical of Tibetan style, but also incorporates some elements from Central China.
Because Yao was a Han Chinese, he incorporated his own aesthetic sense into the construction.
"Qinghai, please."
Chen Xun spoke.
Everyone looked at him.
"reason?"
Yates asked.
"The altitude is high enough, and the mountain shape is similar. Some places in Yushu are over 4,000 meters above sea level. The blue of the sky is very similar to that of XZ. They are both blue with a hint of purple, which is unique to the plateau."
Chen Xun pointed to the photos: "Tibetan architecture has a good foundation, and there are many temples in the area. We can refer to them and even take some on-site photos. Transportation is relatively convenient, and it is easier to transport equipment and coordinate personnel than in Nepal."
Art director Linda nodded: "I also prefer Qinghai, but there's a problem. The Kamar-Taj has a very complex internal structure, with prayer halls, scripture pavilions, practice areas, meditation rooms—"
"We can't build the whole set in real life; we'll have to shoot part of it in a studio."
"Then let's go."
Chen Xun said, "And it has to be built meticulously."
He turned to the set designer, a middle-aged man wearing black-rimmed glasses named Tom: "The pillars of Tibetan temples are not simple round pillars, but octagonal pillars, each side is carved. The floor of the prayer hall is not a wooden board, but rammed earth, which is a unique building material in Tibet, and the surface is polished to a shine."
Tom paused for a moment, then quickly took notes: "Aga Tu—I need to look this up."
"And the lighting in the prayer hall."
Chen Xun continued, "Tibetan temples have small windows, but they introduce natural light through skylights and reflector systems to create a sacred atmosphere. We can't use modern lighting methods; we have to recreate that feeling."
Yates and Fitch exchanged a glance, both seeing the surprise in each other's eyes.
What Chen Xun said goes beyond the scope of an actor.
They're practically architectural experts!
"Chen, how do you know all this?" Yates couldn't help but ask.
"I did some research!"
He naturally wouldn't mention that he had spent five hundred years in the instance.
Living in this kind of environment every day would definitely make one more professional than an expert in architecture.
There is another reason why we chose Qinghai.
Once filming takes place in Qinghai and the Kamar-Taj is built, it could create a large number of jobs.
The subsequent release of the film will also bring sufficient tourism revenue to the local area.
Chen Xun vaguely explained: "The library in Kamar-Taj is not an ordinary bookshelf; it is a circular structure like a prayer wheel. The Ancient One spent fifty years designing that system to maximize space utilization and to embody the philosophy that knowledge is like a cycle."
He picked up a pen and drew a sketch on the paper.
A circular, multi-layered structure with a spiral staircase at the center, surrounded by concentric rotating prayer wheel bookshelves.
"Each layer represents a knowledge domain. The bottom layer contains basic magic theory, the middle layer contains historical documents, and the top layer contains forbidden books and secret scrolls."
"Spinning the prayer wheel requires a specific handprint to unlock it, which is also part of the security system."
Tom stared at the sketch, his eyes shining: "This design is fantastic! It's both functional and symbolic!"
Chen, you should be the set designer!
Chen Xun smiled and said, "I was just suggesting an idea."
In the ensuing discussion, Chen Xun almost completely dominated the pace.
Speaking of the training ground, he mentioned that the ground should be paved with specially made hardwood, which can cushion the impact of a fall without affecting foot movement like a carpet.
Speaking of the meditation room, he pointed out that the windows should face east to let in the first rays of morning sunlight.
This is a tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
Speaking of how magical effects are expressed.
He suggested that instead of just relying on light cannons to bombard each other, some concrete symbols could be added: golden Sanskrit for Vishanti magic, twisted Tibetan script for dark magic, and ever-changing geometric shapes for void magic.
"This way, the audience can intuitively distinguish between different magical factions, and it also adds cultural depth."
The director of photography, a bearded Englishman named James, stroked his chin and said, "Chen, what you've said is very interesting, but it's not cheap to implement. For example, that circular library alone would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars just for its mechanical structure."
"Then cut other places."
Chen Xun was decisive: "Save the money on those flashy and impractical scenes, and spend it on the details. The audience may not be able to say exactly what's good about it, but they can feel the quality."
He paused for a moment: "Moreover, these details can be reused in the future. If 'The Ancient One' is successful, Marvel will definitely develop the 'Doctor Strange' series, and the Kamar-Taj set will become a permanent set. Investing more now will save money in the long run."
This statement touched Fitch.
As a producer, he understands the value of long-term investment best.
"I agree with Chen's opinion."
Fitch made the final decision: "Increase the set budget by 15%, focusing on the interior details of Kamar-Taj. For the location shooting in Qinghai, Linda will lead a team to conduct research. Give me a detailed plan within two weeks."
The meeting lasted for three hours.
When the meeting ended, Ye Zi called Chen Xun aside and said, "Chen, you have impressed me today. I have worked with many actors, and some of them will give suggestions on the role, but you are the first one who has such a clear conception of the aesthetic system of the entire film."
"I just want to do this project well."
Chen Xun frankly said, "The role of Gu Yi is also very important to me."
"I can tell!"
Yates patted him on the shoulder: "Keep this up. If you have any new ideas, feel free to contact me."
Chen Xun breathed a sigh of relief as he stepped out of the conference room.
Your professional advice significantly improved the project's quality and is expected to influence its final box office performance.
He watched as the project data on the panel changed rapidly!
[Ancient One: Shadow of Vishanti Project Review]
Current progress: 15% (early preparation stage)
Performance rating: D
Director's satisfaction rating: C+
Teamwork: C
Audience Expectations: D
Overall rating: C—
Reward: [Trendsetter +3%]
The reward has been increased to 3%!
A week later, Marvel's official Twitter account posted a bombshell announcement: "The Ancient One: The Shadow of Vishanti has officially begun filming! Filming will take place on a large scale in Qinghai, China, starring Chen Xun and featuring Jackie Chan in a special appearance. This is the first time Hollywood has conducted a production of this scale in the western highlands of China."
The accompanying image is a concept design drawing.
A picture of Kamar-Taj standing among snow-capped mountains.
This tweet was retweeted over 10,000 times in half an hour.
Weibo exploded.
The top trending topic on Weibo: #GuYiQinghaiFilming#
The comments section was quite unique: "Qinghai? Did I read that right? A Hollywood blockbuster is being filmed in Qinghai?"
"Isn't Kamar-Taj on XZ?"
"Upstairs, XZ doesn't allow photos, so Qinghai is the closest option, and the scenery is absolutely stunning."
"Chen Xun is awesome! He managed to bring a Hollywood project to China for filming!"
"Jackie Chan is in it too? A master-disciple duo? Looking forward to it!"
"So this counts as a Sino-US co-production?"
"I don't think so. It was Marvel-led, but filmed in China."
"Regardless, I support it! Let the world see the scenery of western China!"
Marvel China's official Weibo account also posted more detailed information.
Filming is confirmed to take place primarily in YSCZ state, with a projected filming period of three months and the hiring of over 500 local extras and technicians.
The most excited comments under this Weibo post came from local Qinghai netizens: "People from Yushu reporting for duty! Welcome the film crew!"
"Finally, something big is happening in Qinghai!"
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"Looking for a channel to apply for extra roles!"
"My home is in Yushu. Contact me if you need a venue!"
"I suggest taking some photos of the yaks; they're very photogenic!"
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