The lively and noisy celebration did not end until 11 o'clock in the evening, and hundreds of bottles of champagne were opened.
The prosperity dispersed, but the crew of "A Chinese Ghost Story" remained.
Because this 50 million celebration party still has the last step to complete, which is the distribution of red envelopes!
Lu Chen and Filia Chen were together, the latter carrying a heavy bag, and then delivered the sealed red envelopes to each crew member, including the director, assistant director, stage manager, photographer,
lighting engineer,artist
Of course, the most important actors are indispensable.
When the filming of "A Chinese Ghost Story" encountered difficulties, the crew was in turmoil. Some members were afraid of trouble and chose to leave their jobs, but most of them persisted.
Lu Chen promised them that after "A Chinese Ghost Story" is released, he will use 10% of Xiangjiang's box office share to reward the entire crew, thanking them for their unwavering support and hard work.
Although it is still a long time before "A Chinese Ghost Story" is released in Hong Kong, Lu Chen also has good reasons to use this celebration party to distribute part of the rewards to everyone in advance.
"Thank you, Mr. Lu! Thank you Boss! Thank you boss lady!"
The crew members who received the red envelopes were all smiling and couldn't wait to open the envelopes. The banquet hall was filled with an extremely happy atmosphere.
Ma Rongzhen also received his own reward.
When he first took over the role of Yan Chixia, he was in extreme poverty. He was working as a group actor in the Lion Rock Film and Television City and almost didn't even have enough to eat, so he basically had no requirements for salary.
But now that he has taken on this role with a distinctive personality, Ma Rong is really turning around. Others come to him and offer him a salary that is dozens of times what he was at that time!
Since the release of "A Chinese Ghost Story", apart from Lu Chen and Filia Chen, it has mainly made two people famous, one is Nie Mingzhu who plays Nie Xiaoqian, and the other is Ma Rongzhen.
After being taken by their families to watch "A Chinese Ghost Story", many children were left with the deepest impression of Yan Chixia. When they went home and played with other peers, they waved the purchased magical toys.
, it has become a cool thing to shout "Heaven and Earth are infinite and the universe is borrowing the law".
In the peripheral stores of the theater, Yan Chixia's dolls are selling very well, and the matching props sword and talisman have also become hot-selling items.
So of course, the red envelope he received in the evening was also the largest.
After seeing the amount on the check clearly, Ma Rongzhen's feeling couldn't be described in words. His hand holding the check was trembling slightly.
It's not like Ma Rong has never seen money. When he was prosperous, his personal salary was as high as several million, and this check is not that much.
But the romance is always blown away by the rain and the wind. Now Ma Wing-chen is renting in a shabby house in Tin Shui Wai. The monthly rent of thousands of dollars makes him unable to make ends meet, and this check is enough for him to move to Kowloon, New Territories, and settle down properly.
You need to worry about your livelihood.
Compared with the first salary given to him, Lu Chen was really too generous!
Ma Rongzhen has been in the industry for decades, and has been in the industry for decades. He has met countless bosses, but there are really few bosses like Lu Chen who have the courage to keep their promises.
Apart from being grateful, he found an opportunity to talk to Lu Chen in private.
"Master Lu, I would like to ask, when will the sequel to "A Chinese Ghost Story" be filmed?"
A movie that sells so well must definitely have a sequel. Ma Rongzhen is extremely grateful to Lu Chen for his kindness, so no matter what kind of high price others offer to poach people, his first choice is still Lu Chen Studio
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Lu Chen understood what Ma Rong really meant, and replied with a smile: "The sequel should be filmed in at least a few months. Uncle Ma, if someone offers you a high price to film a movie, just accept it if you can. Don't worry about us for now."
"in addition"
After a pause, Lu Chen continued: "I am going to transfer the copyright to Jiayang Pictures for the sequel, so you can find an agent to discuss the specific contract there. I believe Boss Zhou will not let you suffer."
For Lu Chen, one film of "A Chinese Ghost Story" is enough. If he wants to make a new movie, there are really too many scripts and themes to choose from, and there is no need to rest on his laurels.
But it is very suitable to sell it to our partner Jiayang Pictures, who will also shoot it with great care as if they have found a treasure.
Ma Rongzhen was a little disappointed. He really wanted to repay Lu Chen and wanted to sign under Lu Chen's studio. Unexpectedly, Lu Chen had no intention of doing so at all, and he didn't try to repay the favor, giving him the greatest freedom.
This made him both touched and stressed. The debt was too great!
Ma Rongzhen could only say: "If Mr. Lu needs me in the future, just ask, I will be there at your call. I really can't think of anything else that can repay your great kindness!"
Lu Chen smiled and said: "Uncle Ma is serious, I will not be polite if necessary!"
"Um!"
Ma Rongzhen nodded heavily.
After the red envelopes were distributed, the celebration was officially over and everyone dispersed.
"It's really not easy for Uncle Ma."
Filia Chen and Lu Chen sent Ma Rongzhen away together. Looking at the departing figure, she said with emotion: "I hope he can keep his eyes open and find a reliable agent."
It is common for celebrity artists to be cheated by their managers, and it is rare for them to be cheated to the extent that Ma Rongzhen's original manager was. Although the other party finally suffered retribution, Ma Rongzhen was unable to recover because of this, and he was in a state of despair for more than ten years.
"He probably wants to sign with you, right?"
Regarding Filia Chen's speculation, Lu Chen nodded: "I think he has such an idea, but it's a pity that his image has been fixed, and he will only play supporting roles in the future."
Lu Chen knew very well that for Ma Rongzhen, Yan Chixia was undoubtedly the pinnacle of his acting career, and there would be no possibility of surpassing him in the future. It would be difficult for other roles he plays in the future to shake off the impression this character left on the audience.
Although Lu Chen recommended Ma Rongzhen to sign under Jiayang Pictures, this was his best choice.
"Lu Chen"
While the two were talking, a pleasant voice came from behind.
Lu Chen turned around and saw Nie Mingzhu walking towards him with his assistant.
She stopped in front of Lu Chen and asked, "Are you and Sister Fei going back to the capital?"
Lu Chen smiled and said, "Yes."
Xiangjiang is where his film career begins, it is definitely not the end, and Beijing is where his foundation lies.
The most important thing is that "A Chinese Ghost Story" has basically obtained a quota in the new film support policy.
So it's time to return to the mainland to launch a new publicity plan.
Nie Mingzhu turned her face sideways and asked: "Then if I also go to the capital, will you welcome me?"
Lu Chen and Filia Chen looked at each other, smiled, and replied in unison: "Welcome!" ——