When it is time to cooperate, Nanaya is definitely the favorite interview subject of all reporters.
After all, he always knows what information the other party wants and then tells them.
Katsushira wrote very quickly, and when Nanaya finished speaking, she had also finished her own record.
She immediately looked up and asked another question: "Nanaya. Can you tell me about your filming philosophy? Also, can you express your opinion on the director James Cameron?"
Nanaya thought for a moment and said slowly, "I didn't want to make a clichéd commercial film from the beginning. I hope to make it more realistic. That's why I chose to tell the story of a girl."
"Because each of us has experienced adolescence, the troubles we have when we are young are common to all of us. Family, friends, love... I believe that everyone has had similar experiences with these issues."
Nanaya said very seriously: "I don't want the audience to have to imagine themselves into a certain character when watching the movie. Because these characters originally represent each of us."
"I hope that everyone who watches this film will not leave empty-handed, but will gain something from it."
Having said that, Nanaya raised his hand and pinched his chin.
Putting aside the depressing parts, the story of "Madoka Magica" is indeed very inspiring for the growth of boys and girls.
It's just that this inspiration is based on breaking down the three views.
"As for director James Cameron, he is undoubtedly a great director."
Nanaya said lightly, "If it weren't for the rapid breakthroughs in film industry technology caused by Titanic and Terminator, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to present the story of Fate on the big screen."
"Is it technically difficult to achieve?"
"Yes." Nanaya nodded, "Take superheroes as an example. In the last century, we could only see crude manifestations of the heroes' abilities. But now, the heroes on the screen are simply omnipotent."
"From this point of view, I think all people working in the film industry should thank each other."
This sentence can be regarded as a summary of Nanaya.
Putting down the pen, Katsushira continued to ask: "Directors all need inspiration. Can you tell me how you, Director Kiryu, found inspiration for your movies?"
The traditional practice of time travelers is to look for inspiration from their experiences in their previous life.
However, Nanaya believed that no time traveler would be stupid enough to say such words on his own initiative.
He simply answered very casually: "First of all, all the inspirations for the movies I made don't come from me alone. For example, FZ and this time's "Madoka Magica" were inspired by Urobuchi. As for me..."
Nanaya took a sip of water and continued, "I will write down my thoughts in a notebook. In this way, when I don't know how to continue shooting, I can find inspiration through past ideas."
Of course, when Rin was intimate with her wearing Madoka's clothes two days ago, it also provided Nanaya with a lot of inspiration.
For example, how to make Kaname Madoka more divine in the last few shots of the movie.
However, Nanaya would never say such things to an outsider like Katsushira.
As a reporter, Katsushira naturally would not completely believe Nanaya's words.
But this was, after all, just an interview during which they had a pleasant cooperation. She was not a gossip reporter nor a human search engine, so there was no need for her to delve further.
But you can still try to ask some questions.
"I heard that Director Kiryu has accepted two apprentices?" Katsushira asked with great interest.
"You mean Sugiyama Sasuke and Sakutsuki Yumi?"
Seeing the reporter smiling and nodding, Nanaya felt a little embarrassed.
"How should I put it? I think both of these young people have great potential."
In fact, Sugiyama is not much younger than Nanaya, but no one can refute what Nanaya said.
"I don't expect them to become excellent directors, but I hope they can understand how a character should behave in front of the camera through shooting. This will be very helpful for their acting career."
Katsushira tilted his head: "So they make movies just for fun?"
"No, it should be a part of the training. If they can become qualified directors, it will be even better." Nanaya said indifferently, "After all, I am in great need of directors next time."
"Because of that big plan for the Fate series you mentioned earlier?"
Miss Katsushira deliberately moved closer to Nanaya.
"Can you reveal a little bit? I think..."
"Ahem."
Ryan, who was standing behind Nanaya, made his presence known.
"Well, I'm afraid I can't tell you that."
Nanaya could feel the sharp gaze of a certain woman without even turning around.
"That's a shame."
Miss Katsushira sat back in her seat with a look of regret on her face. It was hard to tell what she was regretting.
"Let me reveal a little bit."
Nanaya pondered and said, "This will be a big project involving many movies. Because the project is too complicated, many contents have not been fully determined yet."
"Then I will look forward to your further announcement, Director Kiryu."
Katsushira is a very smart reporter and she knows where the bottom line of her interviewees is.
So when Nanaya said these words, she gave up asking further questions.
But she still asked one last question.
"Can I know the core theme of the movie Madoka Magica? You just talked about the creative concept."
"How should I put it? The story of Madoka Magica is very unique and complex. What the theme of the film is depends on the perspective from which the audience views the film. Although it may sound a bit self-congratulatory, the scale of the film is beyond everyone's imagination."
Folding his arms across his chest, Nanaya considered his words and said, "In traditional Japanese concepts, stories about magical girls are all about simple justice versus evil. The theme of friendship and love runs through all stories about magical girls."
"The movie Madoka Magica is no exception, but Urobuchi and I tried to make the story more in-depth and complex, so that everyone can see a more real world."
The theme of magical girls has a very wide influence in Japan, and can even be considered the cornerstone of the entire otaku culture.
You can understand this by taking a look at the previous kings of cuteness in Japan.
If she's not a magical girl, then she's a married woman.
What?
You mean Sailor Moon?
Isn't the sailor played by those cheaters magical enough?
Although the status of magical girls in the history of the development of otaku is unquestionable, it cannot change the fact that previous magical girls works were mostly aimed at children.
Even the relatively adult-oriented "Cardcaptor Sakura" and "Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha", although they have extremely otaku attributes, they also add a lot of otaku-friendly elements.
However, it cannot be denied that these series are still aimed at younger audiences because they continue the previous magical girl settings.
Otherwise, the opposing forces in the story would not be so distinct. Even if the characters' positions were reversed, the character images would still be relatively simple.
Of course, the prerequisite is to remove the transformation segment that is obviously a GHS edge ball.
However, it is well known that works for children often have great appeal to adults.
There is nothing to refute this.
"It seems like a very bold attempt."
Katsushira nodded and said.
Hearing what the other party said, Nanaya smiled: "As a successful director, I have a lot of room to make bold attempts. And the story of "Madoka Magica" is very rich, with touching plots, massive battles, breathtaking special effects, and amazing character changes, etc."
"I have only one goal in mind – that the film will be loved by the audience."
Nanaya concluded the interview with these words.
The entire interview lasted less than half an hour. Although Katsushira was still a little reluctant, she still said goodbye to Nanaya.
Then I planned to try my luck at Cameron's crew and see if I could interview him.
Although Katsushira did not apply for an interview with the other crew, her magazine "Film Treasure" is definitely not as good as big media like "The New York Times".
But "Eight Treasure" is at least the most famous film magazine in Japan, and it's not just an entertainment gossip magazine.
The opportunity to come to New Zealand is rare. If Katsushira doesn't even try it, he feels that he will definitely regret it.
Nanaya returned to the set to continue filming. The scene shot today was the one where Sayaka frantically sought a fight after a breakup.
Because Nanaya will use montage techniques in this plot, each shot will not last too long.
So the filming these days often involves several hours of setting up the scene and five minutes of shooting.
When the day's filming was over, Nanaya returned to the crew's residence and took a simple shower first - this was what Shion asked the Sera sisters to supervise, in order to prevent Nanaya from becoming a New Zealand savage again.
At dinner time, Nanaya will have dinner with several core members of the crew to discuss the crew's next work plan.
Then, as he did most of the time, he took a walk around the set with his assistant to organize his thoughts.
After finishing, Nanaya will return to the studio to check the shooting results of his two cheap apprentices and comment on them.
After finishing all this, Nanaya will go to bed.
"I feel like I'm no different than a 9-to-5 office worker now."
Walking on the street, Nanaya complained to Ryan behind him.
Because Bali went to New York to handle the affairs of "Madoka Magica" and its sponsors, the only assistant left with Nanaya was Ryan Wetting.
Most of 2008 has passed, but this temporary assistant does not seem to be in a hurry to find a formal job.
It seems that becoming Nanaya's assistant is enough.
Ryan himself also found it strange.
She originally thought that she would be very anxious after leaving the embassy,but being with Nanaya at this moment made her feel indescribably peaceful.
It seems to feel good to follow Nanaya now.
"Isn't this great? An ordinary life is the best." Ryan answered Nanaya, who described himself as an office worker.
"I hope... this can last a little longer."