Filming "The Crow" was actually not a very happy thing.
After the filming of "The Crow" was completed, Zhou Yang didn't feel excited when he saw the movie released and created a huge sensation. The box office even outperformed Hollywood movies for several days.
It was a kind of sadness based on reality, and he just performed a role well, nothing more.
His mood has actually been quite depressed these days.
Especially after seeing Zhang Jinquan and his wife struggling to stay in front of the major media, and seeing their relatives reunited one after another without their daughter, this sadness affected Zhou Yang even more.
Zhou Yang decided to make less movies like this in the future.
In this kind of heavy movie, the more vividly you interpret the character, the more you will have an indescribable feeling.
The arrival of Zhang Genshui briefly released Zhou Yang's suppressed emotions, but then, he was somehow taken away again.
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June 16th.
The balcony is dimly lit and mosquitoes are flying.
"I...we still broke up!"
"I can give her a lot of things. Although my mine has been sealed, I still have money, lots and lots of money. I still have a house, one building in Yanjing Center, five buildings in Hangzhou, and five shops...
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"As long as she follows me in this life, I will make sure that she has enough food and clothing. I can buy her whatever she wants..."
"But why, why did you break up with me, why?"
"I divorced the person in my family because of her..."
"Is the entertainment industry really that good?"
"What will she do without me..."
"..."
Zhou Yang cooked several dishes and placed them in front of Zhang Genshui.
While Zhang Genshui drank Moutai from a tall glass, he rambled on a lot, feeling a little out of control.
As I talked, I lost control of my emotions. I picked up a napkin to wipe it dry, but I couldn't tell whether it was snot or tears.
At the end of the sentence, Zhang Genshui even started to accuse, and there was a lot of hatred in his words, but this hatred turned into waves of lamentation.
Zhou Yang was listening, but for a moment he didn't know how to comfort this upstart who had been kind to him.
The reality is very cruel!
After the "Mining Bottom" incident, many wronged souls who died in vain have been redressed, but the country has also promulgated very clear mining regulations.
Many private mines that did not comply with regulations and requirements were cracked down, and Zhang Genshui's industry was also completely shut down during this crackdown and was no longer allowed to mine.
Having stayed in the coal mine for most of his life, when he suddenly learned the bad news, he fell into an unprecedented confusion. Coupled with Xu Li's sudden departure, Zhang Genshui's emotions were severely damaged.
He felt as if he had nothing in this world except money.
You mean ex-wife?
His ex-wife remarried a long time ago with his compensation money, and his children all have his ex-wife's surname. If he goes back now, he might be beaten out with a broom.
The story of the nouveau riche and his mistress ended with this endlessly lamentable ending.
At this moment, Zhang Genshui is like a fat man who is so poor that he only has money, facing the future at a loss.
"Condolences."
Zhou Yang finally suppressed these words from his mouth.
But then I felt that this sentence was particularly inappropriate. No one died at home, it was just my girlfriend who ran away with someone. I am so sorry.
"The fortune teller in the mine is gone. People said he was talking nonsense. His family forcibly sent him to a mental hospital. Now he doesn't recognize anyone... When I went to ask him again, he immediately said that I was a lucky star.
Photo, and then he talked about my bloody disaster... I felt like I had a dream, and then I woke up, lying on the bed like a fool." Zhang Genshui drank another bottle of wine, which made his throat sore.
He pulled off his clothes, revealing his fat beer belly, as if he suddenly woke up, and smiled to himself.
"..." Zhou Yang listened silently.
I searched all over my body and felt that I could only find the word "sorrow" and nothing else.
"Director Zhou! Xiaoli signed a contract with an entertainment company called Xinghui. I heard that the director liked her and invited her to be the third female lead in the movie... Tell me, can I be an investor in this movie?
Make her change her mind?"
"Brother Zhang, as long as you are happy, that's fine."
"I'm not happy. This is so fucking cheap. Is the entertainment industry really that good? I originally thought she just wanted to be addicted to movies, but I never imagined that she wanted to be a star. She thought I
He is too low-class, uneducated, ugly and despicable, not worthy of her..." Zhang Genshui slapped the table hard, not sure whether he was angry or sad, his face was ashen and his whole body was trembling.
After venting his emotions, he collapsed on the ground and stared at the chandelier on the ceiling, stunned for a long time.
"Brother Zhang, take a nap here. You will be fine tomorrow." Looking at Zhang Genshui's appearance, Zhou Yang shook his head.
"Director Zhou, tell me, is the entertainment industry really that good? Is becoming a star really that good?"
"..." Zhou Yang was silent.
He felt like no matter how he answered this, he couldn't answer it right.
He actually has no interest in this circle, and he doesn't position himself as a star.
"Director Zhou! I'll invest 10 million for you. Can you help me make a movie? If it's not enough, I can give you a little more. The worst I can do is sell a few houses... You help me make a movie, you help me."
I'm fighting with that big director, you help me beat him! I want her to know, I want her to recognize the reality clearly, only by following me can she become a big star..." Zhang Genshui suddenly grabbed Zhou Yang's hand like crazy
, his eyes were very excited, and he grabbed Zhou Yang's arm and it hurt.
"Brother Zhang, you are drunk. Well, brother bodyguard, please help Brother Zhang..."
"I'm not drunk, I'm not drunk! I want Xiaoli to know that she can only enjoy happiness if she follows me. She can only..."
"..."
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Huaxing signed a group of new people.
The old team members of "The Mine" and "The Crow", Zhao Zhen, Chen Shuangbao, Liu Tingting and others were signed into the company one by one.
Xu Li was originally in the process of signing a contract, but for some reason, she didn't sign the contract. Later, An Xiao found out that Xu Li had chosen Xinghui.
An Xiao didn't care much after learning the news. Everyone has their own right to choose, and she has no right to interfere with others...
In fact, Huaxing is really far behind Xinghui. Although Zhou Yang has risen strongly and his movie "The Crow" has been a hit, after all, the movie "The Crow" is produced by Brothers Entertainment, and Zhou Yang's box office commission is completely from
The personal account has nothing to do with the company. The only money earned from "The Mine" is divided with the theaters and then with Zhang Gen. In the end, after tax is deducted, what you really get is very limited...
Although Jiang Shushu's album made a lot of money, it still couldn't fill the investment hole in "Warring States".
Which of the two companies, Huaxing and Xinghui, has a future? Anyone with a discerning eye knows how to choose.
June 17.
An Xiao, who was making plans, heard a knock on the door.
Then...
After opening the door, she saw Zhou Yilin, the director of "Warring States", walking in with a script.
"Mr. An..."
"Director Zhou." After seeing Zhou Yilin, An Xiao put down what she was doing and looked at Zhou Yilin silently.
"I'm sorry that you lost some money on "Warring States"..." Zhou Yilin looked at An Xiao with a smile as usual, "I deliberately pursued the art of the movie "Warring States" and separated myself from the fans.
I made the same mistake as director Chen Kai. Afterwards, I reflected on it for a long time and felt that it would be slightly better to direct "Warring States" again..."
"Director Zhou, when everyone makes mistakes, don't take it to heart... things have passed..." An Xiao shook his head lightly, showing a charming smile.
"This time, I came with a new script. This is a movie based on an ancient palace script, full of love, hatred, and my understanding of power and conspiracy..." Zhou Yilin laughed and took out a thick stack of
The script was then placed on An Xiao's desk.
An Xiao took a look at the title of the script "The City of Golden Armor" and was stunned for a while.
"Director Zhou, aren't you going to take a break? Filming "Warring States" consumed a lot of your energy, right?"
"Haha, it's nothing tiring. I'm in my prime now. The movie "Hero" allowed me to see another possibility of Chinese costume movies. After I accidentally saw this movie, I was very excited. In my life
I’ve seen a lot of scripts, but it’s really rare that I can be as excited as this one for a whole night. I want to prepare the movie for the starring actors of "Hero", Liang Jinlong, Donnie Yen, and Zhang Shaolei..." Zhou Yilin
He smiled brightly and told An Xiao about his plans for the new movie. It was obvious that his tone revealed a sense of excitement.
"Will the investment of these actors join..." An Xiao frowned immediately after hearing the names of these Chinese superstars.
"I plan to invest 130 million yuan in this movie to truly make it a blockbuster movie comparable to "Hero"..."
"..." An Xiao frowned even deeper after hearing 130 million.
"Mr. An, of course these investments will not be made by the company. I have already negotiated with Xinghui. Xinghui will pay 60 million, and I expect to get 40 million from other investors. You will get another 30 million."
Just 10 million." Zhou Yilin looked at An Xiao and said this data with a smile.
"I'm afraid the company can't afford so much money." After An Xiao heard the figure of 30 million, her heart suddenly shook.
"I have considered this reason. We can now make the "Man City Golden Armor" together. Let's do this, Mr. An, the company account will contribute 10 million, and then I will discuss the remaining 20 million with the investors.
Gambling agreement..." Zhou Yilin looked at An Xiao.
"Director Zhou, this is not a small amount after all. Let's do this. I'll ask Director Guan Tong and Director Zhou Yang to come over and look at the script together to make sure we can do this. What do you think? After all, the company's current
Funds are quite tight." An Xiao did not agree or refuse, she just said this.
"Well, yes, you have to be careful..." Zhou Yilin's smile froze slightly, and then he laughed again.
About half an hour later...
Guan Tong and Zhou Yang walked in together.
When Zhou Yang looked at the name of "City Full of Golden Armor", he was stunned, thinking that it had a similar name to "City Full of Golden Armor" in the original world.
Then...
After he opened the script and read it for a while, it seemed as if millions of grass and mud horses were rushing through his heart, and his whole body was shocked.
Although the characters are different in all aspects and the plot is slightly different, the story direction is almost the same, just like a low-end version of "The City of Golden Armor"!
"Director Zhou, what do you think?" Zhou Yilin looked at Zhou Yang with a smile.
"Director Zhou, um... can we make some changes to our script?" Zhou Yang was silent for a long time and then suddenly said this.
"How to change it? Do you have any suggestions?" Zhou Yilin, who was smiling at first, suddenly turned cold again, his eyes flashed with a trace of unnoticeable displeasure, and then returned to normal.
"It's just that I... don't know how to change it..." Zhou Yang held it in for a while, but in the end he couldn't even hold it in.
"Director Zhou, have you finished reading the script? I think you only glanced at it briefly." Zhou Yilin squinted his eyes. Although he was smiling, he no longer looked at Zhou Yang.
"..." Zhou Yang was silent.
He really only read the outline of the script, and then flipped through the outline of the script, that's all.
the other side……
Guan Tong read the script over and over again for a long time.
"I can't understand the script..." she finally said bluntly, "However, the movie directed by Zhou should not have a big problem, but the investment is a bit large, 120 million investment, it will take a terrifying box office like "Hero" to make a return.
Ben?"
"This movie is going to surpass "Hero"." Zhou Yilin looked at Guan Tong and still smiled: "The movie "Time Machine" has occupied the top spot in the Chinese film industry for too long. It's time to move.
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He made no secret of his ambition.
At this moment, Zhou Yang's cell phone rang.
"Well, I'm going to answer the phone, and you guys can continue chatting? I actually don't know much about movies. Director Zhou, Director An, Director Guan, you don't have to take what I just said to heart..."
An Xiao and Guan Tong nodded towards Zhou Yang.
Zhou Yilin ignored Zhou Yang from beginning to end.
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"Ah? The passport has been issued."
"Cannes International Film Festival? In three days?"
"Okay, I know."
The call was from Wang Shuai, who informed Zhou Yang that the Cannes International Film Festival party was about to begin.
"The Crow" has been shortlisted for Cannes.
And it was shortlisted for two units, one is the main competition unit, and the other is the special attention unit for the grand prize.
In the main competition section, Zhou Yang was personally nominated for the Best Actor Award, so Wang Shuai naturally wanted him to try his luck.
Just after Zhou Yang answered the phone, the door to An Xiao's office opened.
Zhou Yilin followed Guan Tong out of the office with a smile on his face.
They were talking and laughing. When they passed by Zhou Yang, he didn't know whether it was intentional or because he didn't see it. He didn't even look at Zhou Yang.
Then An Xiao walked out.
She looked at the two people leaving and sighed lightly.
"Mr. An, what's wrong?"
"Director Zhou is probably leaving the company to go to Xinghui."