Chu Xuan looked at the jubilation of the whole audience, and half of his burden was relieved from his heart. The remaining half of the burden lay in post-production.
No matter what, I feel a lot more relaxed now that both "Hope" and "Zhu Xian" have been completed.
The same is true for Liu Yifei. From her playful attitude as a producer at the beginning, after more than half a year of experience, she also tasted the responsibility of taking responsibility. Seeing Zhao Jian arrange people to send flowers to every actor in "Zhu Xian", the actors were all happy
She seemed to be having fun with it, and her heart felt much more relaxed.
Liu Yifei applauded, then raised her voice a little louder and said: "The wedding banquet will be held on the second floor of the hotel at six o'clock in the afternoon. Everyone, please be there on time!"
Upon hearing her words, Su Chang, Hu Ge and others turned to look at her.
"It is a must!"
"You won't come home until you're drunk!"
"..."
The actors readily agreed.
After a while of joy and excitement, those who should be left to deal with the follow-up matters were left to deal with it, while the others were preparing to return to the hotel in an atmosphere of laughter and laughter.
But when we arrived at the entrance of the film and television base, the number of paparazzi and reporters was obviously much larger than before.
"Chu Xuan, the ratings of "The Condor" broke the record. What do you think?"
"Liu Yifei, what are your plans after "The Condor"?"
"..."
The door, which was originally very spacious, seemed a little narrow after being surrounded by a group of reporters.
For a moment, the guard did not dare to open the gate across the door.
The security guards of the film and television base stood in a row in front of the gate, and the bodyguards of the actors' respective teams also cooperated with the security guards tacitly, blocking the way of actors such as Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei.
The extras near the door, other crew members and the staff of the film and television base were either surprised or envious and acted as onlookers.
Reporters couldn't get in, actors couldn't get out, and there was a traffic jam.
Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei looked at each other, feeling helpless after the temporary swelling of vanity.
Su Chang and Yan Danchen blinked, and they were amazed by this rather spectacular scene.
Everyone knew that these reporters and the paparazzi hiding among the reporters were here for Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei.
Since the premiere of "The Condor", and since the whereabouts of Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei were discovered at the "Tianlong" film and television base, reporters and paparazzi have been waiting at the entrance of the film and television base every day. Many people in the film and television base include Su Chang and Jiang Xin themselves.
People have become accustomed to it.
Even riding on the popularity of Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei, many actors took advantage of the popularity every day when they came to film and television bases and walked in the door, gaining more exposure online and in print media.
"The Condor" just finished airing yesterday, and its popularity has reached its peak. Under such circumstances, as the male and female protagonists, Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei, they are so sweet in the eyes of reporters that they will naturally not let anything go.
Opportunities to get hot news.
"Those international celebrities don't get this kind of treatment, right?" Hu Ge sighed with envy as he saw countless reporters holding various company logos in front of him, all of them blocking the several-meter-wide door.
"This is called fire." While Su Chang was happy for Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei, he was also very envious.
"Isn't it on the same level as Zhao Wei, Zhang Ziyi, Zou Xun and others?" Yan Danchen said with emotion.
"Above the top?" Zhao Liying blinked, with some longing in her eyes.
Huang Lei put his hands in his pockets. When he saw this scene, he couldn't help but said to Zhao Jian: "With this huge popularity base, we only need a good movie to gain a foothold in the film industry. In addition to the movie's reputation, the box office appeal
Strength also needs support from popularity."
Zhao Jian nodded, and Wen Muye, Kong Sheng and others next to him also agreed.
Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei had acted in movies, but they were only supporting roles. At that time, most fans of "New Police Story" came to Chenglong.
With the current popularity of Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei, if they make a movie as the male and female protagonists as a masterpiece that completely enters the film industry, I believe they will be able to attract a group of fans.
As long as you have a good reputation and slowly accumulate it, your box office appeal will naturally grow.
In this regard, Zhao Jian and Wen Muye also have expectations for the film careers of Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei.
"Liu Yifei, netizens commented that you are the most beautiful little dragon girl, what do you think?"
"Chu Xuan, the audience considers you, Yan Yikuan, Jiao Enjun, and Qiao Zhenyu as the four great men in ancient costumes. What do you think?"
What the hell?...Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei looked at each other, dumbfounded.
Hearing the reporter's question, Jiao Enqun among the actors was also stunned for a moment.
Su Chang turned to look at him and said with a smile: "Brother Jiao, the male god!"
Jiao Enjun shook his head. Facing the joking looks of his actor friends, Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei suddenly mentioned his name during the interview, which made him laugh.
"Chu Xuan, is "Zhu Xian" finished?"
"Liu Yifei, what is the story of your science fiction micro-movie?"
There are many crew members behind the actors, and they all have many filming machines in their hands.
Under normal circumstances, if it is not finalizing or transitioning, the machine will basically be placed on the crew or in the studio and will not be taken away. After all, the machine is also very heavy, and it is very troublesome to carry it around every day.
Some sharp-eyed reporters discovered this scene. After staying there for so many days, this was the first time they saw a crew member carrying a machine out, and they couldn't help but wonder if "Zhu Xian" was finished.
""Zhu Xian" has been completed, and the science fiction micro-film "Hope" has also been completed."
"Okay, everyone, make way."
Chu Xuan told the story about the completion of the film and television drama. After the film and television drama was completed, it was supposed to be promoted again. Since these reporters wanted to get hot news so much, he might as well take advantage of the situation and let these reporters help promote his and Liu Yifei's two film and television dramas for free.
.
After receiving Chu Xuan's answer, the reporters' eyes lit up, as they had fresh news.
At the same time, after hearing Chu Xuan's words, the leading bodyguard stretched out his hand to signal to the guard.
The guard opened the gate, and the bodyguards and security guards worked together to clear the way. Under the noisy questioning, Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei finally squeezed out.
Watching the convoy of nanny vans and commercial vehicles speeding away on the road, most of the reporters and paparazzi gradually dispersed, and within a few minutes, calm returned to the entrance of the film and television base.
It was very lively one moment, but returned to normal this moment, which caused many people in the film and television base to communicate, and the topic was basically the same - Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei have become superstars!
--hotel.
After taking off their makeup, a group of actors went out to play together, stayed in the room to rest for a while, or gathered a few friends to chat.
Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei stayed in the room, sitting side by side on the sofa in the living room of the suite, turning on the computer and looking at the screen together. The production director of "Zhu Xian" sent an email with a list of accounts.
Liu Yifei held Chu Xuan's shoulders, bent over and looked at Chu Xuan, and said: "Labor costs, service, food, photography studio... The total cost is 19.5 million, and the post-production and special effects are estimated to be 25.5 million. Here
That’s 45 million.”
Chu Xuan nodded slightly and said: "We also need to reserve 5 million for follow-up publicity expenses. Then there are 5 million left in the total investment. Adding the 9 million from sponsorship, we can recover the cost of 14 million."
Liu Yifei said: "That means the total cost is 50 million."
Chu Xuan gave a soft "hmm", reached for the mouse, closed the email, and then opened the account list document of "Hope".
He and Liu Yifei looked at each other.
"Wow, the total cost of "Hope" is 14.5 million. When the two of us had zero salary, the shooting budget was only 1.5 million, and the remaining 13 million was all for post-production and special effects." Liu Yifei felt a little amazing.
Chu Xuan smiled slightly: "Normally, the same situation is true for Hollywood blockbusters. For example, Transformers invested nearly 200 million U.S. dollars, 60 million U.S. dollars were used for filming and paying actors, and the remaining 140 million U.S. dollars were fully spent.
It’s special effects.”
Liu Yifei nodded, then turned to look at Chu Xuan, and said: "But the national conditions between the two countries are different. Although the salaries of actors in Hollywood are ridiculously high, the investment is also ridiculously high. The actors' salary is the same as the total investment.
On the contrary, the ratio is relatively small. Our top actors here are very well paid, but their investment is not high, so the ratio between film remuneration and investment is very large."
Chu Xuan closed the document, straightened up and leaned on the back of the sofa, and said to Liu Yifei: "Due to national conditions, our investment in movies is destined not to be very high, but the production cost of special effects is also very high. So, if in the future,
If we want to make special effects blockbusters, actors’ salaries must be reduced, and more funds should be given to post-production. Only then can we make good films.”
"Indeed." Liu Yifei agreed and ran her hand through her hair.
Chu Xuan picked up the tea cup on the coffee table and took a sip of water. He tightened the cup lid and said: "The bank card we have for financial planning, every cash transaction is recorded on the online banking of the finance department of the investment company. According to Sister Hua,
Yes, I will go to the Finance Department to reconcile with the financial staff as soon as I return to Beijing tomorrow."
“It’s about investment and subsequent taxation, so we can’t be careless.”
"Yes!" Liu Yifei agreed, stretched her hands and stretched again, and said happily: "I can finally rest!"
Chu Xuan nodded, but seeing that her face was still a little tired, the traces left by the continuous shooting day and night these days, he couldn't help but reach out and caress her face lovingly.
"Hard work," he said.
Liu Yifei pursed her lips, rested her head on his shoulder, and said softly, "You have worked hard too."
Chu Xuan hugged her and said, "Have a good rest for a few days. There are still many things we need to do next."
Liu Yifei put her hands around his neck and said: "Let's talk about it when it comes. After I return to the villa tomorrow, I will lie down and no one will disturb me."
Chu Xuan raised the corner of his mouth slightly, stopped talking, and hugged Liu Yifei tightly. Unknowingly, the two of them gradually closed their eyes and took a break.
Liu Xiaoli walked out of the room and took a look, seeing the two children sleeping leaning against each other on the sofa. She shook her head and went back to the room without disturbing them.
From the second day after "The Condor" was finalized at the end of July last year, Chu Xuan and Qian Qian were immersed in the production of "Zhu Xian". Even though they had to take a break from work midway due to something unexpected and left full responsibility for "Zhu Xian" to Zhao Jian,
But he turned around and started the production and filming of "Hope" again.
To this day, for nearly eight months, Chu Xuan and Qian Qian have not had a good rest for a few days.
It's tiring enough.
Now, whether it is "Zhu Xian" or "Hope", the most tiring stage is over.
It's time to take a good rest.
But having said that, every time she sees these two children struggling for their dreams and being happy after achieving success, she, as a mother, is extremely pleased and happy to see success.
People with dreams are worthy of praise.
Those who have dreams and work tirelessly for them are full of light.
Influenced by these two children, she, a mother, is full of energy every day.
【“Born to prove,
Traces of love’s existence,
A greater life after the fire burns..."]
Suddenly, there was singing in their ears, which was a mix of the two singing together. Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei opened their eyes in confusion.
Liu Xiaoli played a song on her mobile phone, turned the volume to the maximum, and sat next to the two of them, holding back her laughter.
"Mom! What are you doing?" Liu Yifei muttered, leaning on Chu Xuan's shoulder and frowning.
Being woken up in this way, she and Chu Xuan were both dumbfounded.
"It's half past five." Liu Xiaoli said.
"It's half past five?" Liu Yifei was dumbfounded.
Maybe I was really tired, and I slept from noon to 5:30 pm without even realizing it.
Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei got up quickly, went into the bathroom to wash their faces, tidied up their clothes, and immediately set off to finish the banquet.
The second floor of the hotel, banquet hall.
When Chu Xuan, Liu Yifei, and Liu Xiaoli arrived, most of the tables of forty and fifty were already occupied.
There was constant chatter and endless laughter.
As they walked along, people at the nearby wine tables greeted each other, and Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei waved back one by one.
Whether it is "Zhu Xian" or "Hope", Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei are both producers, and they finished filming on the same day at the same film and television base. This is also a rare fate.
Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei simply put the two dramas together to celebrate the closing banquet of this double happiness.
At the head table, Zhao Jian, Huang Lei, Wen Muye, Kong Sheng and others were already seated. Not only did the teachers of the two crews have the same two producers, most of them were from the Bright Times Film and Television Company, so there was no barrier between them.
The conversation was very pleasant.
Seeing Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei coming, Huang Lei, who liked teasing them the most, couldn't help but said: "Producer Chu, Producer Liu, please take a seat."
There were exactly three empty seats facing the entire audience. It was probably Zhao Jian and the others who did this on purpose.
Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei were not polite. They were both old acquaintances, so they sat down with Liu Xiaoli on the three empty seats.
"I think Sister Li should sit in the middle, with Producers Chu and Liu sitting on the left and right. The producer's mother is the Empress Dowager." Huang Lei joked again.
After hearing his words, everyone was overjoyed, and Chu Xuan, Liu Yifei, and Liu Xiaoli couldn't help but laugh.
In this pleasant atmosphere, everyone interacted for a while before it was time to sit down.
It's just that even though the time came, the waiter didn't serve the food immediately, and there was still an opening session.
"Producer, come on stage and speak." Zhao Jian grinned and said to Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei.
Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei looked at each other and stood up at the same time.
The two people walked towards the podium, and the noise in the whole place gradually became quiet.
"Hello." Liu Yifei tried the microphone, and the sound diffused through the speakers spread throughout the hall, and the scene fell into complete silence.
But everyone present looked at the stage with expressions of freshness or envy.
Liu Yijun looked at Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei on the stage, turned his head and said to Wang Jinsong: "Is this the youngest producer in the country?"
"Probably." Wang Jinsong nodded and looked at his two students on the stage. A sense of honor arose in his heart. Not every student taught by a teacher would be so outstanding. Even he did not teach Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei.
What, but after all, they have the status of teacher and student, right?
"There used to be 16-year-old producers in Xiangjiang, but the era was different. At that time, the film and television industry was not systematic and could not be compared. If we only look at the post-millennium period, Xiaoxuan and Xixi are indeed the youngest producers in the country.
"Chen Daoming said.
The teachers present frowned and looked at the two people on the stage with interesting expressions.
"Hello everyone, I am Liu Yifei, the producer of "Zhu Xian" and "Hope"."
"Hello everyone, I am Chu Xuan, the producer of "Zhu Xian" and "Hope"."
Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei introduced themselves on the stage, and then paused.
"Oh——" The people in both crews cooperated very well. The young actor friends cheered loudly and clapped with the others.
At the opening of the closing banquet of every film and television drama, the producer of the film and television drama basically opens the speech.
Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei also knew about this, and they also made small preparations in advance for their first speech on the stage of the wedding banquet.
Liu Yifei showed her face, picked up the microphone and said: "On March 15, 2005, the chief screenwriter Liu Yi started coordinating the first version of the script and ended it at the end of June; then the project was approved and approved at the end of July, and it started again in August
We started coordinating the second version of the script in March and completed it in October; after nearly a month of auditions and casting, we started filming at the end of October.”
"We went from Laojun Mountain in Luoyang, to Jinguang Temple in Zhejiang Province, to the "Condor" Film and Television City, to Yandang Mountain in Yueqing County, and now to Dali."
"After traveling around half of China, it took me 1 year and 8 days, and "Zhu Xian" was successfully completed!"
Liu Yifei paused, and the audience burst into applause.
Actors such as Hu Ge, Yuan Hong and Zhao Liying, who have just debuted, were surprised. They really didn't expect that a TV series would take so long from planning to finalization, not counting the post-production time.
After hearing Liu Yifei's statement, they also had a basic idea of the TV production cycle.
"At the beginning." Chu Xuan took over the conversation and said, "Liu Yifei and I were a little bit confused about which actors to invite. It would be better to invite some actors and teachers we don't know. It seems difficult to deal with us with our shallow qualifications."
He added, "But one day after teacher Huang Lei reminded me, Liu Yifei and I realized that there were a group of teachers with absolute strength in the crews of "Dragon" and "The Condor" at that time."
"Yes." Liu Yifei nodded and said: "Teacher Zhong Zhentao, Teacher Kong Ling, Teacher Shen Junyi, Teacher Ji Chunhua... they are all familiar seniors. They have good tempers, gentle personalities, and are willing to help others. They are good at everything.
.”
Zhong Zhentao, Kong Ling and others in the audience could not help but raise their lips as they listened.
"We decided immediately to invite these teachers. If they don't come, we will be shameless in inviting them. With them here, "Zhu Xian" will be ready!" Chu Xuan said.
"Absolutely!" Liu Yifei nodded repeatedly.
"Whether it is Teacher Zhong Zhentao's Ghost King or Teacher Meng Guangmei's Master Shuiyue... the facts have proven that it is indeed appropriate." Chu Xuan said again.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Jian in the audience suddenly said: "So, because you are a good actor, is this the reason why you, as producers, disappeared halfway and are irresponsible?"
The whole audience burst into laughter, some slapped the table, some held their stomachs... It was full of fun.
After being exposed by Zhao Jian, Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei were overjoyed on stage, and they felt like they were dumbfounded.
""Hope" is the graduation work of me and Liu Yifei. I hope Director Zhao can forgive me." Chu Xuan apologized. Although he knew that Zhao Jian was joking, it was true, so he replied half-jokingly and half-seriously.
He faced the public and said: "In short, "Zhu Xian" can be completed not only because of the senior teachers who have created one full character after another, but also because of the passionate performances of young actors and friends, as well as the efforts and cooperation of personnel from various departments.
, "Zhu Xian" can be so successful."
"Also." Chu Xuan picked up the microphone and continued: "Whether it is "Zhu Xian" or "Hope", the teachers of the camera team, the teachers of the lighting team, the teachers of Fuhua Dao, and the teachers of the production team, if I
We have another production project with Liu Yifei, and we need the help of all the teachers. Every position of each teacher is extremely important in Liu Yifei and I's mind, and none of them can be missing. I hope to see you again."
The crew members present felt warm in their hearts, and looked at Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei on the stage a little closer.
Many viewers of a film and television drama only look at the stars. Who would have known that without them, the film and television drama would not be possible.
Chu Xuan's words gave them respect, and Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei also got along with them in the crew, which made them feel very comfortable.
Zhao Jian and Huang Lei also have small foreheads, and the producer's right-hand men are staff from various departments, not actors.
Regarding Chu Xuan's words, in their view, Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei are already preliminary qualified producers.
Liu Yifei took the words, raised the microphone and said: "Although "Zhu Xian" has come to an end, Chu Xuan and I still hope to cooperate with the senior teachers again in the future. If there is an opportunity to invite teachers again in the future, teachers, please don't refuse.
Otherwise I will act like a spoiled brat."
Chen Daoming, Liu Yijun, Meng Guang and other veteran actors couldn't help but raise the corners of their mouths when they heard Liu Yifei's words.
Chu Xuan took her words and continued: "Of course, there are Hu Ge, Yuan Hong, Huang Xuan, Zhao Liying, Yan Danchen, Su Chang... From the news I got, each of you is more or less considered by us.
Dear Director Zhao scolded me."
Respectable and amiable... Huang Lei and others also gave Zhao Jian a joking look, and Zhao Jian couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth.
Hu Ge and Yuan Hong narrowed their eyes. They had indeed been scolded by Zhao Jian, and some of them were scolded badly.
Every director has the soul of a tyrant.
As long as you delay my shooting, I won't scold you to death.
"Sometimes there is nothing we can do about it." Chu Xuan said, he smiled slightly: "We young people can't compare with our seniors in acting. It's normal to be scolded if we fail in our performance. But we are young, right? As long as we dare to fight,
If you dare to act, then we will also be senior teachers."
Yan Danchen and Peng Yuyan laughed, and Chu Xuan's speech made them feel cordial.
Chu Xuan changed the microphone in his hand and said: "Although "Zhu Xian" has come to an end for the time being, there are still countless opportunities for future cooperation. We will see you in high places."
See you at the top... Hu Ge, Yuan Hong, Peng Yuyan and others were startled. I don't know whether it was Chu Xuan's strong dialogue skills or his enthusiasm in speaking. Anyway, they felt a little excited for no reason.
Similarly, Chen Daoming and Liu Yijun's eyes lit up slightly, they were infected by these three words, and they looked at them with admiration for a moment.
But Chen Daoming interjected: "You can't just say these three words to you young people. What do you think we are? See you at a lower level in the future?"
After saying this, the whole audience burst into joy. The highly qualified teacher Chen Daoming came to make fun of the popular actor and producer Chu Xuan. This scene was quite interesting.
In the past, Zhao Jian was causing trouble, and now Chen Daoming was making trouble. Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei couldn't help laughing speechlessly.
Chu Xuan waved his hand and said: "All the actors, all the personnel, everyone present, see you at the top!"
"Okay!!" Everyone burst into applause. Whether they were serious or booing, they also gave Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei the warmest applause at this moment.
Chu Xuan winked at the waiter, and the waiter came on stage. Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei took the wine glasses brought by the waiter.
"Finally." Liu Yifei raised her glass and said, "I wish "Hope" will be successfully completed and "Zhu Xian" will receive huge ratings!"
Witnessed by the hotel service staff, everyone in the audience picked up their wine glasses. Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei touched them from a distance on the stage and drank them all in one gulp.