"Giof, please! You can't do this." Wang Yang frowned immediately when he heard Rigif's words on his phone. He sat down in the chair and advised him to his phone: "Please, don't do this! You know that it is Africa, South Africa; not the Middle East... No, believe me, it's okay! There is no war in South Africa now, right? Terrorists? I haven't heard much, but we have hired a security team, and the security work is definitely better than FBI..."

The field manager over there sighed and said, "Yang, I'm sorry, I won't go anyway. My family is worried that I will leave home to work, my wife and my children, I can't take any risks for them." He apologized again, "Sorry!"

"Okay, I can understand, there is nothing I can do." Wang Yang covered his forehead helplessly, nodded and said, "Okay, let it be, bye!"

More than two weeks have passed since the 9/11 incident, and the United States has long since lifted the alarm for terrorist attacks. The planes have resumed sailing. The fires in the World Trade Center ruins are still burning, rubble is continuing to be cleaned, and the slim rescue is continuing; and life is also continuing, and the whole country seems to have restored its original order.

On the 14th, Wang Yang was invited to participate in a brain-stimulating confidential talks, including Michael Bay and other front-line directors who are good at explosive crime movies or are known for their rich imagination, and discussed with the Homeland Security Bureau, anti-terrorism experts and others. He proposed a "full attack on anthrax powder". The terrorists drove a large truck full of anthrax powder and passed through several different cities in a short time, spreading the anthrax powder into the air, exposing the city's residents to the virus.

Hearing his idea, the people from the Department of Homeland Security looked grim, and other bold and crazy ideas from Michael Bay and others made the organization officials sigh at the end of the meeting, "Fortunately these directors are not terrorists."

On September 21, the "America Tribute to Heroes" disaster relief fundraising party was held, and TV stations of all sizes across the United States jointly produced and broadcasted, and 156 countries around the world were also broadcast simultaneously. Flame Film Company later donated 20 million yuan. On September 19, the US military sent fighter jets to the Persian Gulf military base, and military strikes against the Afghan Taliban and al-Qaeda will begin at any time.

Although Wang Yang reads the history of war and has an understanding of military affairs, he has never had a good impression of war. Whether it is the Taliban or the US military, there is no real winner in the war. Life continues and movies continues, but life and movies do not exist in a vacuum. The various impacts brought by 9/11 and the upcoming war are inescapable.

The biggest shadow left by the 9/11 incident is planes, terrorists, and personal safety; the same is true in Hollywood. Almost all first-line stars with a pay of more than 10 million yuan have canceled their overseas filming plans, including superstars Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Jim Carrey, Will Smith... countless stars, as well as big producers, directors, etc., all made it clear in unison that they would not be flying in the air for the time being, and they were only willing to stay in China.

The fourth season of the CBS reality TV series "Survivor", which has the highest ratings in the United States, was originally planned to go to the Middle East to film, but now it is naturally cancelled because the crew, actors and staff of the entire crew gave up their high salaries and did not want to go to the Middle East to suffer. But not only the Middle East, but now even Canada and Australia are listed as unsafe places. All movie and TV crews are suffering from security crises. Africa in "The Ninth District" ranks second on the "most unsafe" ranking, and the Middle East is the top one.

So almost half of the crew members who were in charge of "The Ninth District" told Wang Yang that they would either change the shooting location or withdraw.

Field shooting in African slums is very important for the film effect. The reality is not comparable to the miniature model or the local scene. If you want to build a panoramic view in Los Angeles, it is undoubtedly a fantasy, and such a huge cost is unbearable for the flame movie. Wang Yang will not change the plan for filming in Africa, so they are the only ones to withdraw.

Fortunately, the job positions that have been withdrawn now are only some job positions such as the scene manager, rather than members of the crew. These job positions can still be found with a lot of money to find substitutes who are willing to go to South Africa. However, the important positions of the crew cannot withstand losses, otherwise there will be many troubles. After discovering this sign, Wang Yang contacted important members one by one as soon as possible. In addition to making security promises, he also increased his salary.

Despite this, there are still several members such as recording engineers and lighting engineers who are determined to leave; some people who are in the special effects team on the image engine have to withdraw... Some work needs to start over again, and at the same time, they have to continue to appease the emotions of existing members so that they will not suddenly leave regardless of the contract compensation.

"It's really bad, then it's bad..." Wang Yang sighed, and was about to get up and walk back into the room, when his phone suddenly rang again. He looked at it and it was called by Robert Downey Jr. He frowned and answered it, and said with a smile: "Hey, Robert, don't tell me you want to quit or not! If that's the case, there is no need for terrorists. I'll go to your house to kill you now."

Donnie on the other side laughed and seemed to be smacking her lips: "No, I don't have that plan. No one cares about me anyway. You are not afraid of Shenqiyang, what am I afraid of?" Both of them laughed a few times before Wang Yang said seriously: "No one will die. The slum we went to is very safe, and it's only a month. So what do you call me?" Donnie replied: "I'm telling you if the crew needs help. Don't forget that I'm also a producer, and I know a lot of people."

"Of course." Wang Yang stood up and said as he walked: "Just just now, our field manager resigned, so I need a new field manager now. What are some recommendations?"

However, the impact of the 9/11 incident on the film industry is far from the problem of shooting and shooting. The first thing that is to bear is the heavy blow to the box office of the movie. After the incident, the box office in the United States was still very strong in the first week from the 14th to 20th, an increase of 42% compared with the same period last year. However, in the second week from the 21st to 27th, as the possibility of US military launching war increased, there were rumors that terrorists would launch a second wave of attacks, and the cinema suddenly became deserted.

The total box office this week was only 56 million, down 15% from last week and 3 million lower than the same period last year. The newly released debut music comedy "Starlight" starring Maria Carey in the music scene was also hit by the Water Tank, with 1,200 theaters receiving only 2.9 million box offices, and the queen's dream of a movie star was poured on cold water; the total box office of the top 12 in the weekly ranking was only 44.2 million, setting a new low since September 15, 2000.

The audience's emotions are unpredictable, but there is something that is recognized by the film manufacturers. Horror and violent movies are not popular now. Some criticisms from media, newspapers and online movie fans also prove this. Horror and violent movies have become the target of public criticism overnight. Film manufacturers have responded one after another, directly withdrawing the film or postponing the release.

Including the action-shaking film "Indirect Damage" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, the war film "We Once Soldiers" starring Mel Gibson... and the violent crime film "The New York Gangster" starring Leonardo DiCaprio, the war film "The Wind Speaker" by Nicholas Cage + John Woo, and even the blockbuster "Spider-Man" with only exciting content... Almost all movies that are related to violence and terror have been postponed to be released next year, and there is no schedule for now.

The production progress of the film company was naturally severely disrupted. Last year, there were about 68 new movies in Hollywood's fourth season; this year, there are only 16 new movies in preparation or about to start filming, and only one of them is related to violence, "The Ninth District".

"The Hollywood producers only have money in their eyes. They spend a lot of money and invest a lot of time and manpower to shoot some thrilling horror and violent movies to attract young people and make their money. This is actually very irresponsible." Recently, Robert Ultraman, a 76-year-old film master who was nominated for the Best Director Award five times and 4 times for the Best Picture, made a remark to the media: "Those terrorists are just learning Hollywood movies. Unless they have watched those movies, no one will come up with such atrocities."

This rebellious old man who has always said and is keen on criticism and ridicule, mentioned Shenqiyang: "I noticed that there is a rising star Wang Yang in the director who wants to continue to make his R-level violent film, the only one now. I don't know what the child's mentality is, but I know that he knows how to make money from his peers. If his new film is just thinking about making money, please tell me that he should not make violent films at this time, no one should watch them; now he should shoot the warm sunny movies he is good at, and he will make a lot of money."

Many fans on the Internet also expressed on the official website of Fire Movie, Wang Yang's personal website and blogs, that they did not want to see him produce terrifying, violent, unsettling new works, and hoped that he could make a heartwarming movie like "When Happiness Comes Knocks" and "Juno". Otherwise, it would be as lively as "Singing and Dance" but don't come to "Ghost Records", as they wouldn't go to the cinema.

Many entertainment media have also analyzed and commented on the film situation in the "post-911 era". It is generally believed that the market will take at least 1-2 years to restore normalcy, and it will take longer if there is war.

The film newspaper reported: "At this time of horror, most viewers are unhappy to see violent movies, and filmmakers are also rushing to cancel their corresponding production plans. It is worth mentioning that the magic director Wang Yang is continuing against the trend with the market. I believe that the producers are happy to see his way out, but what is this guy thinking? Will "The Ninth District" be his Waterloo?"

Santa Monica, the conference room of the Flame Film Company. With a snap, Wang Yang put down the blue folder in his hand, which clearly stated some of the known situations of the 16 films planned to be filmed by all Hollywood film manufacturers, types: comedy, romantic love, campus music, romantic comedy... He glanced at Mark Slunt on both sides of the conference table, distribution department manager Simon Willis, production department manager Sandy Pix and others, and shrugged calmly.

"Yang, we are the only one, the only one with violent movies, and a big production cost of 100 million yuan." Mark Slunt's voice was a little heavy, and his eyes were full of seriousness behind the glasses frame. Looking at everyone, Wang Yang suddenly smiled and said, "It's cool, isn't it?" Simon Willis and others laughed immediately, and Mark Slunt also smiled helplessly, "Yes, we are always so different. But Young, you know..."

He looked panicked and pointed at himself, "The current movie-watching mood is like my face. 911 has not passed yet, but maybe there will be war again tomorrow and people will die again." He frowned and spread his hands without saying anything, but the meaning is very obvious: "The Ninth District" is not suitable for filming for the time being, please postpone it!"

"Mark, everyone." Wang Yang looked at them one by one seriously and said, "It's really a pity for 911, but it happened. We can't just escape. What we need is reflection. And the story of "The Ninth District" is not just violence..."

Mark Slunt shook his head and interrupted him: "Reflection should be focused on timing, and every need should be focused on timing. Obviously, it is not it now, not a stage for violence and suppression." Simon Willis nodded and agreed: "The audience's nerves are very sensitive and fragile now." Mark Slunt said: "Although "The Ninth District" will be released at least next August, no one knows whether the audience will recover at that time. Even if the movie is filmed very, very well, we may not be able to recover the cost..."

Seeing everyone talking and listening to their words, Wang Yang couldn't help but slowly frown, market, market, cost, cost... Why did he still care about these things? He was already crazy in the prison of Rick Island! He suddenly shouted, interrupted everyone's words, and decided to say, "No need to say, I will continue shooting! Guys, I can't postpone it, everything is ready, everything!"

He took a deep breath, thinking about preparing along the way, from May to almost October, five months of hard work, to form a crew, in Vancouver... He said in a deep voice: "Nothing or any difficulty can stop this plan. Go to hell, I won't postpone it!"

Mark Slunt and others immediately looked at each other. Although they understood his mood, they all felt helpless.

"Everyone." Wang Yang pursed his lips and glanced at them and said, "I know that this may harm the interests of the company. But what if "The Ninth District" really loses? Will it lose a lot? The company will not fall down!" He frowned and said, "And who said it will definitely lose? Please, cheer up!" He clapped his palms loudly and encouraged, "We can do it well, we can!"

Seeing that he really made up his mind, Mark Slunt, who knew what kind of temper, smiled bitterly and stopped persuading him, saying, "Okay, ok! Anyway, you are Shenqiyang, Shenqiyang can always bring miracles. If "The Ninth District" succeeds again, that's really cool." Everyone smiled when they heard this, Wang Yang shrugged with a smile, and Mark said seriously: "Then accept the facts! Our publicity work must be done better, and we need to make changes."

Simon Willis nodded and said his opinion: "Well, you can't mention blood and violence anymore. "The Ninth District" is best to be silent for a while now so that everyone can forget its violent impression."

"Turn the media and public's attention to aliens." Wang Yang smiled and snapped his fingers, glad they could support his decision. He had thought about promotional changes and said, "I agree to fade out for a while, but not too long. Then we announced that it is a science fiction movie with aliens, and then launch several viral marketing websites."

When everyone was confused when they heard the viral marketing website, Mark Slunt frowned and asked, "What do you mean?"

Wang Yang thought about it and thought, "That website is for viral marketing, allowing movie fans and audiences to interact... Let me give you an idea and work with blogger. The goal of that website is to everyone update an article about "The Ninth District" on their blogger. As long as there are 50,000 people, or 100,000 people, it will unravel an alien concept map and then open the next viral marketing website."

Looking at the thoughtful people, he smiled and said, "It's like a game, an activity, but it requires a lot of people to play together, and everyone has to participate and ask their friends to participate. The more participants, the longer they participate, the higher their expectations for the movie, as if they will go to the cinema with the production and growth together."

Simon Willis, who is familiar with the release promotion, lit his eyes and praised with excitement: "In this way, viral marketing will be more than fatigue bombing, a game... Wow! I think if this promotional plan is successful, the box office in the first week will be very high after the movie is released..." Mark Slunt immediately laughed and said: "As long as the movie is good and the reviews are not bad, it will attract more people to watch it, and try to eliminate the audience's resistance."

Wang Yang slammed the table of the conference table hard and said with a smile: "I just want to say this! Viral marketing, Viral marketing! We must do it well." Everyone smiled and recovered some confidence and fighting spirit. Mark Slunt suddenly joked: "Yang, you are also going to advertise blogger for that viral marketing plan, right?" Wang Yang raised his eyebrows with his eyes and said: "Maybe."

Everyone laughed a few times, and Simon Willis suggested again: "I have an idea. The 9/11 incident, the war, these damn things are ours." Mark Slunt and others all nodded; Wang Yang had guessed what he was going to say and asked: "Are you talking about the overseas market?" Simon Willis nodded with a smile and said: "We should pay more attention to the overseas market this time." Mark Slunt also nodded immediately and said: "I am right, I support it."

"Um..." Wang Yang frowned, as if thinking about something, and suddenly asked: "If "The Ninth District" was released simultaneously around the world, how many countries can we achieve?"

Simon Willis was stunned. Now, overseas is usually released after 1-2 weeks or even a few months. There are occasional synchronization situations, but it is only a few countries, which is obviously not the concept of "global synchronization". He thought for a while and replied: "I think there is no problem with the general situation, but the review and introduction systems in some regions are very different and may not be able to cooperate with synchronization."

"Guys, it is a trend to release the films simultaneously around the world." Wang Yang picked up the water cup and took a sip of water, and continued: "You know that as a movie fan, I always hope to see the films as soon as possible, rather than waiting for everyone else to finish watching them. This is bad, but if it is released simultaneously, everyone's enthusiasm for watching movies will be very high."

Everyone agreed with each other. Wang Yang smiled and slowly said loudly: "This time we will release the world simultaneously, Britain, Australia, Germany, Mexico, China... try as much as you have! Overseas virus marketing and publicity must also be carried out simultaneously, the entire earth must participate, we must play bigger!"

Mark Slunt raised his hand as if surrendering, shook his head and said, "Okay, okay, I originally wanted to advise you to postpone or cancel "The Ninth District", but now I have to play bigger, OK!" His hand waved back without any worries and said, "Give the world a surprise!"
Chapter completed!