In the studio, Kang Jianfei sat on a wicker chair with his legs crossed and said to Zhang Yan, who was standing under the light.
"Director, can you take a look at this suit?" Xi Zhongwen, the art director and costume designer of "Tomb Raiders", came over and asked, holding a set of white clothes.
Kang Jianfei looked at it carefully, nodded and said, "Let's try it."
Xi Zhongwen handed over the clothes, and Zhang Yan immediately took the clothes and ran to the dressing room.
Before Zhang Yan could finish changing his clothes and come back, a middle-aged man in a blue suit said, "Director, the clothes just now were so trendy. It's hard to see anyone wearing that style in the mainland."
The middle-aged man who spoke was named Xun Sicheng. He was a costume consultant brought from the mainland by Chen Xunqi. He used to work at Zhujiang Film Production Company.
Kang Jianfei smiled and said: "This dress was jointly designed by Mr. Xi and Miss Tang. It is very trendy even in Hong Kong, let alone mainland China."
Mr. Xi is Xi Zhongwen, and Miss Tang is Tang Shuchen, the cousin of Tang Shuxuan, the vice president of DreamWorks Film and Television. Tang Shuchen’s husband, Lu Guanting, also works at DreamWorks. In another time and space, the songwriter of "The Love of a Lifetime", the theme song of "Westward Journey"
They are Lu Guanting, Tang Shuchen and his wife.
Xun Sicheng did not give Xi Zhongwen and Tang Shuchen face. He said: "I have read the script of "Tomb Robbers Notes". Zhang Qiling is a mainland woman, and she is engaged in the illegal tomb robbing industry. So not only can't she wear fashionable clothes, but her clothes must also be more fashionable.
Ordinary people are more ordinary, so they appear low-key. Since DreamWorks hired me as a costume consultant for the movie, I must be worthy of the salary I received."
Xi Zhongwen retorted: "Mr.
clothes, what do we need to do? Just go to the roadside stall and buy a few clothes and start shooting.”
After all, Xun Sicheng just came from mainland China, and his movie philosophy is completely different from Xi Zhongwen: "I think a good movie relies on its content to attract audiences, not what the actors wear. If you let the heroine
What is the difference between wearing the same clothes in "Tomb Raiders" and having a Ming Dynasty person wear modern clothes?"
Kang Jianfei listened to the argument between the two and could only shake his head and smile bitterly. Xun Sicheng used to be a director at Zhujiang Film Company. Filmmaking within the system was a task. The director only needed to complete the film and did not need to consider the box office issue at all. But
But Kang Jianfei must consider the market.
If the costumes of the characters in the movie are ordinary, it may be more logical, but it will definitely greatly reduce the appeal of the movie to the audience.
But at the same time, Xun Sicheng's opinions cannot be ignored. If the actors' costumes are too fancy and trendy, it will appear too fake, thus destroying the overall atmosphere of the movie and creating an indescribable sense of dissonance.
"Mr. Kang, do you think this is okay?" Zhang Yan quickly changed his clothes and came back, standing under the light and slowly turning in circles and asked.
Kang Jianfei formed a square lens with his fingers and thumbs. He closed one eye and looked through the lens for a few seconds, then suddenly said: "The color of the light is too soft, it should be cooler."
The lighting engineer immediately adjusted the light until Kang Jianfei shouted OK.
Under the light at this moment, Zhang Yan was dressed in white, with her long hair hanging down to her vest. Kang Jianfei asked her to hold a prop sword. This caused Zhang Yan's whole temperament to change suddenly, and she looked extremely cool under the cold-toned light.
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Kang Jianfei said to Xi Zhongwen: "Zhongwen, remove all the decorations from the details of this suit, leaving only one or two finishing touches. It should be simple, capable and feminine, and the trouser legs should be tightened slightly.
One thing, such big trousers are too outrageous. They are cumbersome even for outings, let alone tomb robbing."
"Okay, I'll make changes when I get back." Xi Zhongwen said.
Xun Sicheng interrupted: "Director Kang, isn't this inappropriate?"
Kang Jianfei nodded and said: "The costumes and styles of the male and female protagonists, including important supporting roles, must be eye-catching. But Mr. Xun, you are right. I will prepare several sets of more common clothes for all the characters, and give them different looks according to different situations.
The script will also have slight changes in details."
Since the director kept his words, Xun Sicheng naturally couldn't say more. Anyway, he was seconded by the China Film Co-production Company. After filming this film, he will return to work at the Pearl River Film Company.
Another half month has passed, and the costumes of all the main characters in the film have been completed, but the film has not been started yet. It has been raining in Danxia Mountain for many days, and the weather is impossible to shoot, and the indoor studio in Hong Kong is setting up the scene.
It's not finished yet.
Kang Jianfei could only continue to wait and take the final makeup photos of the characters for the second round of publicity. A set of makeup photos for each of the main characters would be enough for the photographer to be busy for four or five days.
"Change your appearance again, raise your sword sideways, look straight ahead, and make your expression more stern and restrained... ok, Miss Zhang, all your photos have been taken." In the studio, the photographer put away the camera and said.
The lighting engineer turned off the light box, and several assistants were busy clearing away the reflectors. Zhang Yan carried the prop sword that was sometimes used as a black gold blood sword, rubbed her shoulders and walked towards the dressing room. She posed for a long time, her bones
All sour.
After Zhang Yan changed clothes and took off her makeup and came out, she saw her manager Deng Baola walking over with a smile on her face. She immediately said hello: "Hello, sister."
Deng Baola went to the Academy of Performing Arts that day to find Ms. Deng Zhang. She was not a gold medal agent of Oriental Entertainment Company, and could only be ranked in the second echelon among the company's agents. She asked with concern: "Amin
, did the makeup photo shoot go smoothly?"
Zhang Yan responded with a smile: "It went very smoothly."
Deng Baola took Zhang Yan back to her car, and actually took out a thermos flask, and said warmly: "You have been filming for a long time, and you must not have had a good lunch. I boiled some for you, drink it while it is hot."
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"Thank you, sister." Zhang Yanming knew that Deng Baola was deliberately making friends, but she was still very moved. She took a spoonful of it and drank it, praising her repeatedly, "Sister's craftsmanship is really good."
Deng Baola smiled and said: "Don't drink too quickly, be careful of burning yourself."
Agents and celebrities have a symbiotic relationship. The more celebrities are famous and make more money, the more agents can get. Similarly, the more connections and resources an agent has, the easier it will be for the stars under his control.
Give him a thumbs up.
Oriental Entertainment Brokerage Company has been operating for many years and has formed a model that is similar but different from American brokerage companies. Two stars who are also signed with Oriental Entertainment Company, even if they have the same starting point when they first sign, if they are
If the agents are different, their subsequent development will be very different.
Wherever there are people, there are rivers and lakes. Now Oriental Entertainment Brokerage Company is roughly divided into three factions: one is the old man who was promoted when Pan Yingzi was the general manager; one is the people who work under the current general manager Zhang Guozhong; and the other is the deputy general manager Chen Bingkun
People under my command.
Among the three factions, Pan Yingzi no longer cares about the company after giving birth, but she is still a shareholder of Oriental Entertainment Company, and the old people she promoted are all in important positions, and she has Zhou Runfa, Zhong Chuhong, Guan Zhilin, etc.
The earliest group of actors. This group belongs to the veteran faction. They are senior but do not compete for the limelight. They are by-the-book and do not offend anyone, but they must give everyone some face.
Zhang Guozhong mainly controls the artist resources of DreamWorks. Big-name agents such as Wang Zuxian, Leslie Cheung, and Tony Leung Ka Fai are all under General Manager Zhang Guozhong.
Although the remaining Chen Bingkun is the vice president, he is a veteran who has known Kang Jianfei since the Shaw Brothers era, and he was in charge of the previous Future Star Artist Training Class. He has a large number of young actors in his hands, such as Li Ming, Zhou Haimei, and Huang Qiusheng
and others, have close ties with Oriental Television Production Company, mainly supplying artist resources to Phoenix TV and Macau Satellite TV.
The people who are fighting the most fiercely now are Zhang Guozhong and Chen Bingkun, both of whom are dreaming of expanding in each other's territory. On weekdays, DreamWorks and East TV are making movies and TV series, and the two groups are fighting for even a small supporting role, desperately
He stuffed his own actors into the crew.
Generally speaking, as the general manager, Zhang Guozhong, who also controls several big-name stars, is currently at an absolute advantage.
Only competition will lead to progress. Kang Jianfei cannot be so naive as to think that his company is harmonious. Not to mention Oriental Entertainment, even DreamWorks split into factions a few years ago.
The problem is that the fight between Zhang Guozhong and Chen Bingkun has begun to cause internal friction and has a negative impact on the company's development.
There are hundreds of film companies in Hong Kong now, and Oriental Entertainment Company is the largest company in Hong Kong and has a lot of artist resources. Basically every film company may hire actors from Oriental Entertainment Company to make movies.
Agents under Zhang Guozhong and Chen Bingkun actually began to maliciously lower prices in order to secure film contracts for their subordinates, and even all kinds of messy unspoken rules emerged.
Deng Baola is Chen Bingkun's agent. Kang Jianfei appointed her to sign Zhang Yan, which was actually a disguised attack on Zhang Guozhong in order to balance the strength gap between Zhang Guozhong and Chen Bingkun.
At the same time, Kang Jianfei also asked Pan Yingzi to come forward on his behalf and terminate the contracts of the two agents who had maliciously competed with each other six months ago, as well as the celebrities involved. This move was actually to punish Zhang Guozhong and Chen Bingkun, who had already
All brokers of the company are severely warned.
In the past, Paula Deng was at best a relatively good agent, with two quasi-A-list stars and a few third-rate actors under her contract, and she also knew some directors and producers in Hong Kong. She received the assignment in a daze, and then became Kang Jianfei
The agent of the heroine in the new movie made Deng Baola think that she was dreaming for a long time.
Because of Kang Jianfei, Deng Baola was very optimistic about Zhang Yan's future, so she tried her best to establish a good personal relationship with Zhang Yan and treat Zhang Yan better than her husband. Deng Baola had only one purpose.
, just to be able to be Zhang Yan’s manager for a long time after she becomes famous.
Once a top and popular star appears under her command, Deng Baola's network resources in the circle will quickly enrich. Even if she leaves Oriental Entertainment one day to go it alone, she will still be able to thrive.
Watching Zhang Yan drink less than half of his drink, Deng Baola said: "Amin, you will go to Danxia Mountain to film a movie in a while. Remember to bring the mosquito spray I bought, otherwise the mosquitoes in the mountains can be fierce.
Very.”
"I understand, thank you sister." Zhang Xian smiled and put the lid on the thermos, took out a tissue and wiped his mouth and said, "I can't eat any more."
"As long as you're full, who told you to finish eating?" Deng Baola opened the thermos pot, and didn't think it was Zhang Yan's leftovers. She scooped it up and drank it.
Deng Baola's actions brought the two of them closer together, and Zhang Yan almost regarded her as his close sister.
Deng Baola said: "Amin, do you know how hard-won this opportunity is? How many actresses in the company want to be the heroine of Mr. Kang's new film? Their agents are everywhere, even those who often film with Mr. Kang
The makeup artist and props artist were all treated to countless meals just to get a feel for Mr. Kang’s tone of voice.”
"Sister, I know this even if you don't tell me." Zhang Yan felt soon after joining the company that people around her were either jealous of her or trying to please her. The root cause came from the role she was about to play and the director of the movie.
Deng Baola said: "So you must seize this opportunity. If you miss it, you may not become a big star in your life."
Zhang Yan nodded solemnly and said: "Sister, I will work hard to film the scene well."
Deng Baola shook her head and said: "Acting well is only one aspect, the more important thing is to have a good relationship with Mr. Kang."
Zhang Xuan said uneasily: "Mr. Kang and I are not familiar with each other, and we have only spoken a few words."
"That's why I'm reminding you, silly girl," Deng Baola said bitterly, "If you just make this movie well, with Mr. Kang's directorial ability, you will definitely be famous as the heroine. But this
No one can tell how big your reputation will be, whether it will be an instant hit or whether you will be regarded as a flower vase. It is possible that after a year and a half, the popularity you earned in this drama will be gone."
Zhang Yan asked for advice: "Sister, what should I do?"
Deng Baola said: "As I just said, it is to build a good relationship with Mr. Kang. As long as you make friends with Mr. Kang, you will definitely become popular in the Hong Kong entertainment industry in the future. If one movie doesn't work, just make a second one. It will definitely not work.
The meeting ended with an appointment. In the past two or three months, you have been in contact with Mr. Kang several times, but you only said a few words to him. You are wasting your opportunity. The last time I tried on clothes, I was not
Do you want to take the opportunity to strike up a conversation with Mr. Kang? Why have you forgotten all my words!"
"Mr. Kang has been discussing clothes with Mr. Xi and the others. I couldn't get in the way. After the discussion was over, he left directly and I didn't dare to catch up." Zhang Yan said calmly, even though he had studied drama for several years.
, but her character is still very introverted.
A person's character is largely caused by the environment in which he grew up. For example, Kang Jianfei's shamelessness, extremeness and greed have a huge relationship with his experiences since childhood.
Zhang Yan has lived in an alley in Shanghai since she was a child. Her mother married away and moved to Hong Kong to make a living, and she could only live with her aunt and grandmother. Zhang Yan had not had her parents around since she was a child, which made her introverted and almost autistic. Later, she
She was brought to Hong Kong by her parents, and everyone around her spoke Cantonese that she couldn't understand, which made it even more difficult for Zhang Yan to make friends.
In another time and space, when Zhang Yan and Zhou Xingchi first made a movie together, both of them were introverted and autistic. Fortunately, Wang Jing and Wu Mengda were there to adjust them, otherwise the movie would not have been made at all.
Deng Baola was very speechless about Zhang Yan's performance. She said: "You are an actor, why can't you save face?"
Zhang Yan said: "Acting is acting. I can do it even if I lie on the ground and roll around. But the problem is that chatting up with Mr. Kang is not acting."
Deng Baola said: "What are you afraid of? Go directly to Mr. Kang and find something to say, and his impression of you will be better after a few more times. Don't let me finish the movie. In the end, you just
The communication with Mr. Kang is limited to work."
Zhang Yan expressed his concerns: "I'm afraid what if he ignores me? Wouldn't it be embarrassing? And I'm not very good at talking. I can only talk to people I know. What if I say the wrong thing and offend Mr. Kang?"
That’s what happened.”
Deng Baola covered her forehead and said, "Okay, I'm convinced. If you think about it from another perspective, Mr. Kang appointed you to be the heroine. What's his impression of you?"
Zhang Yan said uncertainly: "It shouldn't be too bad."
Deng Baola said: "It's not that it won't be too bad, but I must have taken a fancy to your potential in some aspect. What you have to do now is to put aside your worries and take the initiative to build a relationship with Mr. Kang. If you can't find a topic, just
Start with work matters, ask him for advice on the script, and then slowly move to personal topics once you are familiar with it."
Zhang Yan said distressedly: "But Mr. Kang has been very busy recently, traveling back and forth between the mainland and Hong Kong. I don't have many opportunities to contact him."
Deng Baola said: ""Tomb Robbers" is a big investment, and the early preparations are very complicated. Of course Mr. Kang is very busy. What I mean is that you should seize every opportunity to contact Mr. Kang in the future.
Make friends with him bit by bit. Especially when filming in the Mainland, everyone is filming in Danxia Mountain during the day, and most of them have to go back to the city to stay at night. You can do this during the morning and evening on the way back and forth, and when you are resting in the hotel.
Ask Mr. Kang for more advice on acting."
Zhang Yan nodded and said, "I'll try my best."
Deng Baola hesitated for a moment and said: "The time for filming on location in Danxia Mountain may not be long, and there is even less opportunity when filming in Hong Kong. So we must seize the opportunity to film in the mainland. If possible, I, you, can do it at night
After returning to the hotel, go directly to Mr. Kang’s room to ask for advice.”
"At night...Mr. Kang's room..." No matter how stupid Zhang Yan was, she could still understand the meaning of Deng Baola's words. She said in shock, "Sister, you want me...that's not good."
Deng Baola explained: "You can handle this kind of thing yourself. Do you know why Zhong Chuhong, Guan Zhilin, and Wang Zuxian have always been popular? Who in the company doesn't know about their relationship with Mr. Kang? But no one has said it.
That’s all. With your appearance and temperament, if you are willing to pay, you will definitely become the company’s next Hong Aunt, Xiao Qian and Thirteenth Aunt.” r1152