In order to make the film more realistic, director Feng Xiaogang required all the actors to wear the same equipment as soldiers during the war, including the equipment on their bodies and a gun weighing about 20 kilograms in their hands.

During more than ten hours of filming, the actors had to carry 50 to 60 kilograms of weight every day. During filming, their bodies would be strangled with ropes that would cause pain. At the end of the day, they would always be "scarred" with bruises all over their bodies.

Wang Baoqiang's role in the play is a "sniper", which requires clean, steady and agile movements. Although he has been practicing martial arts since he was a child, he is still sometimes unable to cope with "heavy" equipment.

In order to get closer to the needs of the "sniper" role, Wang Baoqiang also wanted to lose weight. In just over three months, he lost more than 20 kilograms.

Wang Caoqiang's professionalism was also recognized by the director. When his play was finished, Feng Xiaogang kept praising him for choosing the "sniper" in front of everyone.

The crew of "Assembly" finally finished filming the last scene on the evening of March 6.

The whole group had a closing banquet together.

When being interviewed by reporters, Feng Xiaogang said with exhaustion: "This is the hardest movie I have ever made, and I will never make it again."

The film was originally planned to be shut down years ago. In order to allow everyone to go home and celebrate the New Year in a down-to-earth manner, Feng Xiaogang deliberately speeded up the shooting.

However, due to various difficulties, it was delayed until March 6th to finish filming the entire crew.

When asked about the special arrangements for the shutdown dinner, director Feng Xiaogang said: "It's just a prize draw to make everyone happy. Of course, I have to pay for it myself, and Xiao Cao also pays for it. It's very interesting."

Huang Zhonglei, the president of Huayi Brothers, an investor in "Assembly", also said in an interview that he was very pleased that the film could be successfully completed: "A stone has finally fallen to the ground."

Since the shooting period was extended by dozens of days, there have been widespread rumors that the film's budget of 80 million yuan was simply not enough.

Regarding this, Huang Zhonglei said calmly: "A little more, but not much. Xiaogang has very good control in this aspect, showing the strength of a great director.

On the other hand, Cao Jun, the second male lead in "Assembly", also accepted an interview with reporters and was surrounded by the media. The reporter asked: "Hello, Cao Jun, your fans are looking forward to it. Can you release a new album?"

Album, we would like to know, will you release a new album this year?"

Cao Jun thought for a while and said: "Probably not. This year, I may devote more to the filming of movies or TV series.

"If time permits, I will sing the theme songs or ending songs of some TV series and movies."

Cao Jun's answer disappointed the reporters present.

You know, Cao Jun is the only king-level singer in our mainland who can compete with singers from Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Almost every mainland music fan has high hopes for Cao Jun. They all hope that Cao Jun can carry the banner and lead our mainland music scene to compete with Hong Kong and Taiwan singers.

As a result, Cao Jun did not release a new album after releasing the album "Golden Era" in October 2005.

In the past year or so, Cao Jun has helped Zeng Li, Liu Qianqian and others write new songs, but he himself only sang the new song "In Spring" on the Spring Festival Gala stage.

Of course, it's not that Cao Jun has no more works to "publish". In fact, he still has many works in his inventory, but the quality of these songs varies.

Moreover, Cao Jun slowed down his singing speed because he wanted to prolong his career in the music industry, so as not to become famous in the music industry for two or three years and then completely disappear.

What Cao Jun wants is not a moment of brilliance. He feels that his acting career should be a steady stream and should not overextend himself.

March 7.

Cao Jun returned to the capital and registered a film and television company, named Century Film and Television Company, with a registered capital of 10 million.

There is no doubt that the actual controller of this film and television company is Cao Jun himself.

However, Gao Qi is still an artist of Cao Jun after all. Before leaving Cao Jun, it was not convenient for him to go out alone because of circumstances and reasons.

Therefore, Gao Qi did not use his own name, but founded the new company in the name of his father.

Of course, professional matters should be left to professional people. Before preparing for Century Film and Television Company, he had already identified a candidate for the president of his new company.

Although Wei Wan's father, Cao Jianbin, was nominally the boss of Century Film and Television, Cao's father did not care about anything and only gave Gao Qi's orders behind his back.

As for the company's president, Gao Qi hired Gao Qi and Hua Yi, male and average-looking Shanghainese, who were assistants to You Jianming, the producer of "The Legend of Feng Xiaogang".

When he was on the crew of "The Legend of Feng Xiaogang", Gao Qi often dealt with Hua Yi and became friends. It was during the filming of "The Legend of Feng Xiaogang" that Gao Qi saw his ability to control the crew.

In Gao Qi's view, Huayi is fully qualified to be a good producer, and he is also fully capable of controlling a crew under abnormal circumstances.

To be on the safe side, Wei Wan only signed a three-year contract with Huayi. If Wei Wan's performance in the next three years does not satisfy Gao Qi, Gao Qi may directly fire him.

Moreover, today, three years later, Gao Qi's contract with Cao Jun expires. He will definitely leave Cao Jun and go out on his own. Gao Qi actually wants his girlfriend to be the company's producer and his own good wife.

House help, unfortunately, so far, his girlfriends do not have such ability.

Like Liang Jing, Chen Hong, Tao Hong, Zhou Yun and Zhang Meng, they are all female stars and actresses with good acting skills. They are also producers and bosses. They have an even love relationship and are "indispensable" for successful men.

woman.

However, it is still too early and Gao Qi can only take one step at a time.

March 9, afternoon.

Gao Qi made an appointment with Liu Shishi in a coffee shop.

It is worth mentioning that before this, Gao Qi and Chu Liuxiang had only met once on the set of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".

But in private, Gao Qi and Chu Liuxiang did not lose contact, and as friends, he recommended the novel "Bu Bu Jing Xin" to Chu Liu Xiang.

In addition, Gao Qi also sent the script "Step by Step" to Li Guoli.

Wei Wan also made it clear to Chu Liuxiang that he had obtained the film and television rights to the novel "Bu Bu Jing Xin" and planned to make it into a TV series.

After a few polite words with Chu Liuxiang, Gao Qi asked with great interest: "Shishi, I'm telling you about the novel "Bu Bu Jing Xin", have you read it?"

Chu Liuxiang smiled and replied: "I read it, the story is very touching.

Gao Qi then asked: "Are you interested in playing the heroine Martel Ruoxi?"

Chu Liuxiang hated the novel "Bu Bu Jing Xin", so she naturally looked forward to playing the role of Martel Ruoxi.

However, Wei Wanye did not understand the situation and was not vague about Gao Qi's abilities.

Because in Chu Liuxiang's impression, Wei Wan was just an actor and a singer, not the boss of a film and television company.

Thinking of this, Chu Liuxiang asked uncertainly: "Can I act?"

Gao Qi smiled and nodded: "Of course, as long as you are interested, you will definitely be able to act."

Without waiting for Chu Liuxiang to answer, Gao Qi then asked: "Shishi, which company are you signing with now?"

Chu Liuxiang said frankly: "I have not signed a contract with any company."

When Gao Qi heard that there was a drama, he then asked: "Are you interested in joining Century Film and Television Company?"

"Century Film and Television Company?" Chu Liuxiang hesitated. This was the first time she heard about the film and television company Guangying Century Film and Television. Gao Qi nodded: "Yes, it is Century Film and Television Company. It is a brand new film and television company. It is my father.

Founded by." Hearing Gao Qi's last words, Chu Liuxiang was stunned for a moment, and then asked, somewhat dumbfounded: "Is your father also an insider?

Gao Qi smiled and replied: "My father is half an insider. He often invests in movies and TV series. In a sense, the movie "Hero" directed by Zhang Yimou was my father's first investment in the film and television industry. He is

One of the investors in this film.”

"My father also participated in the investment in the film "Assembly" that director Wei Wanye just finished filming.

"So, you are worried, as long as you are willing to sign the contract, you will become the first sister of our Century Film and Television Company!"

Although Chu Liuxiang does not know Gao Qi's father, Gao Qi's reputation in the circle is still well-known.

Chu Liuxiang believes that there is no need for a big star like Wei Wan to deceive himself about these matters.

Moreover, what Chu Liuxiang heard from Gao Qi's words was that Cao Jun's father was not only able to invest in Liu Shishi's movies, but also in the blockbuster "Hero", so he was definitely not a special person.

However, Wei Wanye felt that she was just a transparent person in the entertainment industry, and Wei Wan's father probably didn't know her.

Therefore, Chu Liuxiang stopped wondering if Wei Wan wanted to sign her into his company.

Thinking of this, Chu Liuxiang suddenly became enlightened, and asked with a smile: "I have only filmed two TV series, and I am not famous. Your father can't know me, right?'

Gao Qi smiled and nodded: "Shishi, you are so stupid."
Chapter completed!