Chapter 466 The former actor's contract was terminated)
Now that he decided to film "The Shawshank Redemption", Wang Shang began to prepare related matters, first of all the script, and Liang Jiahui.
The former time and space "The Shawshank Redemption" is adapted from "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption" included in Stephen King's "Different Seasons". It tells the story of the protagonist Andy being wrongly imprisoned and his life in prison.
After going through various experiences, he managed to regain his freedom through his own redemption. At the 1994 Academy Awards, the film received seven nominations, but ultimately failed to win any awards.
However, its IMBD score is the highest in the world!!
As for the meaning of "Shawshank", it is not the name of the protagonist, but the name of a small town in the United States where there is a notorious prison, which is the Shark's Castle prison in the movie.
So the first thing Wang Shang did was to change the name of the movie. However, Wang Shang thought about it and decided not to change the name. "Shawshank" can definitely be the name of the protagonist. Anyway, there are many "Xiao" surnames in China, such as Xiao Jiji.
What.
On March 15, 2014, 15 days had passed since Liang Jiahui's drunk driving incident. After a long period of fermentation, the matter had become known to the whole country. As public models, celebrities are naturally subject to stricter supervision, and any incident will be magnified infinitely.
.At this time, Liang Jiahui's personal drunk driving incident became a public concern after large-scale publicity, and Liang Jiahui was also under great pressure from people across the country.
Being a star is not easy either.
Moreover, the laws of this time and space have relatively strict sentences for drugs, drunk driving, car accidents, etc., especially for celebrities with such great influence. Even more strict. With Liang Jiahui's car accident and the negative impact that spread across the country, half a year should be considered a minimum period.
In the detention center, people from the brokerage company came again. One was Liang Jiahui's manager, and the other one was unknown to him.
Liang Jiahui: "How? The company's decision?"
The manager apologized: "Ah Hui, I can't help it. The company has no choice but to forgive me." He and Liang Jiahui have been together for many years. Now that he sees Liang Jiahui being caught and criticized by public opinion like those celebrities who take drugs, he feels sad in his heart.
A little sad.
"What's the point of beating around the bush?" Another person was dissatisfied with the agent's procrastination. He directly grabbed the right to speak and said to Liang Jiahui, "My name is May, and I am responsible for talking to you this time. Let me tell you directly, Mr. Liang,
In your situation, it will take half a year at the earliest to come out, and your reputation will probably be consumed a lot by then. And there is no shortage of people in the entertainment industry now. Once you leave, others will naturally take your place. In short...
...You understand. However, the company does not deny you a chance. Last night, the chairman personally drafted a new contract by name and said that he would give you a chance, but it depends on your performance..."
Although what May said was true, it sounded very unpleasant. It made Liang Jiahui and his agent feel very uncomfortable.
"What opportunity?" Liang Jiahui asked curiously.
"This is your chance." May said, taking out an agreement from the document bag and placing it in front of Liang Jiahui. The agent turned his head and couldn't bear to read, obviously knowing the contents of the agreement.
"The contract is for 10 years, with a salary of 200,000 yuan per movie, 300,000 yuan per TV series, and advertising/endorsements separately. No external invitations can be accepted without the permission of the company..." Liang Jiahui read each item, and the more he read, the angrier he became. This kind of contract.
.It is definitely the kind of overbearing treaty in Hong Kong in the 1970s, which strictly limits the freedom of artists. At the same time, it also pays a "fixed salary", and all rights are in the hands of the brokerage company. You can hide it if you want, and the artist is just free to rub it.
of mud.
"You see, this fixed salary allows you to have no worries, and the company will take care of everything for you. With your current conditions, it is already very generous..." May kept talking.
Liang Jiahui finally suppressed his anger. This result was not expected, so there was nothing to be angry about. He did not sign the contract, and would rather travel around the world in the future. Anyway, he already had enough money to spend the rest of his life. But before that, no matter what, he had to
Fight back.
Liang Jiahui thought for a while and said to May: "I think this contract is not enough, please add more."
May was overjoyed and despised the former movie star for being such a fool. He could accept this condition, but he said, "Then how about a concession on the film's salary? Add fifty thousand."
Liang Jiahui: "Not enough."
may: "Add another 50,000 for the TV series."
Liang Jiahui: "Not enough."
May was angry, thinking that you are such a piece of shit and still want to change things, so he said without a smile: "I'm sorry, I'm already very sincere, so you'd better accept this agreement."
Liang Jiahui said with a smile: "I want a free contract. The contract will be for three years. I can set my own remuneration. I can accept films and advertisements freely..."
May couldn't believe her ears and asked in disbelief: "Liang, you don't want to sign?"
"Haha, I just don't want to sign, I'm just teasing you, street boy~~" Liang Jiahui changed his original reserved attitude and became a little "arrogant", which immediately surprised May, but the agent laughed.
This meeting naturally ended with May leaving in anger, but Liang Jiahui also felt that he really had to say goodbye to the entertainment industry this time. He didn't want to go to a company with low conditions, but it was impossible for those entertainment companies to give him high conditions this time.
The trip to the Magic City can be said to be a failure.
He couldn't help but think of Wang Shang. Maybe he had the ability to 'save' himself, but he had never visited since the last time.
Is it to avoid suspicion? Or to be alienated?
Liang Jiahui didn't know, but there was inevitably a scar in his heart.
A long journey will tell you a horse's power, and time will tell you a person's heart. This is really a wise saying from the ancients.
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Time gradually passes to March 20th.
News of Wang Shang's new work finally came out - ""A Bite of China", the first and second episodes will be officially broadcast on Oriental Variety Show at 21:00 on April 5 and 6."
As soon as the news came out, it immediately attracted great attention.
After "Avatar", Wang Shang did not make a movie, which made many fans very regretful. After the filming of "A Bite of China" started, many people expressed concern about it. A film that could make Wang Shang give up making dozens of dollars
Yi's Movies' programs are always full of a sense of mystery, and people can't help but find out.
Food program?? This seems to be an ordinary program. Many local small TV stations have this kind of program. The audience is relatively small, it is too niche, and its influence is basically scum. No matter how good the program is, it is useless.
However, if this program falls into the hands of Wang Shang, the audience will look forward to it. Even if it is an ordinary program, as long as it is produced by Wang Shang, it will be a unique food program, at least in the eyes of fans.
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With Wang Shang's current influence, "A Bite of China" has already caused an uproar even before it aired, and everyone knows about it.
"The film made by the king must be supported!!"
"Although the food show is a bit niche, because of Wang Shang's name, I have to watch it no matter what."
"Although I hope Wang Shang will make a movie as soon as possible, I am still very curious about "A Bite of China" and want to see it. What if it is a good thing?"
""China on the Tip of the Tongue", the name has connotation as soon as you hear it, and it has a meaningful and rich flavor."
Many people have decided to watch this program in front of the TV that night.
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On April 21, there was new progress regarding Liang Jiahui's affairs. His agency announced that Liang Jiahui's contract had expired, and due to unsuccessful communication between the two parties, the contract would not be renewed.
After the news was announced, countless people naturally felt pity, knowing that it would be difficult for Liang Jiahui to turn around this time. Many die-hard fans couldn't help but lament, thinking that it would be difficult to see Liang Jiahui's wonderful works in the future.
However, after Wang Shang heard this, he knew that the time had come.
Soon Wang Shang came to the detention center in a generous manner. Wang Shang saw Liang Jiahui still looking calm and calm, neither happy with things nor sad with himself.
"It seems that you have gained a lot during this time." Wang Shang and Liang Jiahui sat down face to face and said with a smile.
Liang Jiahui: "It's okay. I eat well, sleep well, and look forward to it." Regarding Wang Shang's arrival, Liang Jiahui felt complicated and wondered what Wang Shang was doing here.
Wang Shang didn't beat around the bush and said directly: "The other day you asked me what movie I wanted to make, and I said I didn't know, because I really didn't know which movie I wanted to make. But since you entered the detention center, I finally decided
Already."
"..." Liang Jiahui's face turned dark when he heard this. Are you kidding me by riding on a horse? Did I go to jail to help you?
But when he met Wang Shang's narrow gaze, he was stunned, as if he felt something.