After school, Zhao An arrived at his studio to begin filming the second Iron Man film. The studio, already completed, features a modern simulated city alongside ancient architectural decorations, primarily showcasing ancient architecture and modern urban settings.
The ancient architecture was used for martial arts films, but Zhao An's current ambition is to create a large-scale brand IP and expand through this IP.
What is IP? Detective Chinatown is IP, the Marvel Universe is IP, and DC's Batman and Superman are also IP.
IP can spawn numerous film themes. No theme lasts forever; only continuous innovation can maintain a brand's image and impact.
With these major IPs, Zhao An is in a prime position to secure more resources. And with such promising film themes, wouldn't female artists hoping to become stars have to curry favor with him?
Thinking of two female stars waiting to be fucked, Zhao An lamented, somewhat pretentiously, "There's never enough time!"
Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth, who was waiting, asked, somewhat bewilderedly, "Honey, don't you think there's never enough time?"
"Of course not! I have to film, have sex with you, and make money. It's definitely never enough time!" Zhao An lamented, a bit pretentiously. Others don't even have girlfriends.
Gwyneth's pretty face flushed. Even though she was in the film and television industry, she still felt a pang of shyness. Every time they had sex, mother and daughter were involved. It was so obscene. And with their butts raised side by side, was that even human?
"Okay, camera's on, get ready to film." Zhao An didn't replace the actors this time. The price was already agreed upon, a 30% increase from the first film. That was all.
While it might not seem like much, the film series already had five films signed. This meant more acting opportunities and more funding.
Actors can't just get into movies whenever they want. There are so many talented actors, and everyone wants to be famous. What does that mean? The competition is incredibly fierce. Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many whores and actresses taking advantage of the situation!
But Zhao An wasn't the least bit flustered. With money and capital, he could sit firmly on the throne, and everyone demanded his services.
In addition to the original cast, Li Bingbing and Tong Liya were also roped in for cameo appearances, small roles to show their faces.
This thrilled the two women so much that they couldn't sleep all night. Speaking of beauty, any woman capable of becoming a star is not bad. What's lacking is opportunity. Some actresses have to sleep with all the men in the crew, and only then get a minor role, barely even a third-place role. You can imagine the cruel nature of this situation.
It's no wonder Li Bingbing and Tong Liya were so excited they couldn't sleep. They had a great opportunity, and they had to seize it. They spent the entire night memorizing just two lines.
In a modest apartment, it was clear the owner wasn't wealthy; it was quite old, and the damage hadn't been repaired, suggesting a lack of money.
Liu Xiaoli lay on the sofa, her pretty face tinged with sorrow. "Oh, what am I supposed to do now? I can't get any roles, and I'm out of money in two months."
Just then, a pretty woman emerged from the bathroom, drying her hair. She looked young, around eighteen, with some traces of dance injuries on her body. "Mom, don't worry. Once I join the dance troupe and get the prize, we can get some money to help with the pain." This woman was none other than the pre-famous Liu Yifei.
Liu Xiaoli simply hummed. To her, her daughter was just a tool to make money. She was rather selfish. Browsing her phone, she suddenly realized she'd seen two actresses before—no, not even actresses, but simply "actresses" trained and given to men for their pleasure. She'd actually taken a few photos of the scene, complete with captions.
This is a photo of Li Bingbing and Tong Liya. A bustling urban setting is in the background. Zhao An, dressed in his Iron Man suit, can be clearly seen, though without his helmet, chatting and laughing with the other actors. "Thank you, boss, for the opportunity, and thank you all for your support. Today's show is filming complete. We look forward to seeing you in Iron Man 2."
What does this mean? It's clear they've hooked up with a wealthy man and landed the role of the hottest Iron Man actor.
Iron Man's popularity is astonishing, a rare superhero film. And it's incredibly immersive, which is the most important thing.
Things like Superman moving mountains and filling seas may look cool, but they're not immersive. Movies like Iron Man, where a character relies on his ingenuity to build machines and fight powerful enemies, are quite good. At the very least, they give the audience the feeling that something could actually happen, easily resonating strongly with audiences, which is why it remains so popular.
Moreover, whether it's forums or forums, user gathering places like Tieba, there are always Zhao An's hired trolls creating hype. They claim to have discovered some Easter egg, or discovered the subsequent plot direction, and so on. In short, they're just looking for something to talk about, to keep things fresh.
It's been two months since the first film was released, and the sequel is already out so soon. The speed is astonishing. Fundraising for a typical film is a daunting task, considering the actors' schedules, the set design, the subsequent editing, and the special effects processing. It's a blessing to be able to finish it within a year or two, and that's the current state of the entertainment industry.
Zhao An's actors are all his own, with contracts already signed. Filming can be done whenever they want, no problem. So, efficiency is incredibly high; filming begins as soon as the cast is assembled.
In the apartment, Liu Xiaoli was visibly surprised. She couldn't understand how a previously unknown woman could have managed to find her way to Zhao An's lap. This genius has been a celebrity with a constant surge of popularity lately, with some people looking down on him, while others admire him. People are afraid of being famous, just as pigs are afraid of being fat. Geniuses are always envied maliciously, and we are used to it. It is mediocre people, not geniuses, who are not envied.