Chapter 420: Don't Use the Best, Only Use the Most Expensive
Also, although Zhang Yimou said this was his dream, he was also keen on Ang Lee's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". The success of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" all over the world (especially in the West) made him
This also gave rise to the idea of making a martial arts film.
Otherwise, why did you go there so early? Why didn't you make martial arts movies instead of rural themes?
Zhou Yi had the script in hand, and Peng Bo didn't even need to read it. In front of him, Tony Leung, Li Ran, Donnie Yen, Chen Mingdao, etc. were all the biggest actors and actresses in the Chinese circle. The foundation for a successful movie was there.
"Mr. Peng, do you think this cast is okay?" Zhang Yimou picked up a grape and stared at Peng Bo sincerely, causing water splashing in the corridor.
This is a dream, a director's dream, but realizing this dream requires real money. No matter how big-name a director is, no matter how indulged in art, he still has to look at the opinions of investors.
"I know that everyone is here because of Director Zhang's sake." Peng Bo looked at Gong Li, who smiled, and everyone also laughed, "If it weren't for Director Zhang, looking across the country, I really couldn't find one.
A director who can bring everyone together in a group.”
"That's right," Chen Mingdao also smiled, "I didn't say anything about Director Zhang's appeal."
Seeing everyone chatting lively, Zhang Weiping also sat over. He and Peng Bo are both investors. Even though it is so lively now, these people all earn a lot of money. In fact, he has no confidence in his heart. He has lost four movies in a row, and this one
The investment was so big, so Zhang Yimou asked to bring in another investor, who also knew him, so he immediately agreed.
"But, I want to say, this lineup is really not good." Peng Bo said slowly.
Zhang Weiping's grape seed got stuck in his teeth. He squeezed it hard. When he looked around, he saw that everyone's faces were cold. Peng Bo meant that their position was not suitable, and it was wrong. Bangye's
His emotional intelligence is definitely not low, that is... he really looks down on these actors.
Gong Li knew that Peng Bo didn't have this intention, so she immediately came to the rescue and deliberately said, "What do you mean, you still don't like our lineup?"
Peng Bo knew that she was quoting him, and he immediately laughed, "Actors, of course everyone is the best, but a movie has a director. Of course, the director is also the best, and the production is also the best,"
Er Zhang and Zhou Yi both laughed. Zhou Yi is also a producer, and the atmosphere became harmonious. "But what about the photographer, what about the costume design, what about the music, this is a martial arts film, and there is also an action director..."
The rain kept falling, and Zhang Yimou was deep in thought. Peng Bo continued, "I think this movie will use the best, or the most expensive. It doesn't have to be the best, just the most expensive."
Expensive has its own truth, no one is a fool, is it possible to still want a high price for a bad job?
Zhang Weiping couldn't laugh out loud. He had already accompanied Zhang Yimou in four movies, and he was a little overwhelmed by the actors he brought in for this one.
"It's okay," Peng Bo said understandingly, "We will pay for the additional investment."
Zhang Yimou looked at Peng Bo gratefully. His emotions were never shown, "Mr. Peng, tell me, who should we use?"
"Du Kefeng, the cinematographer of "Ashes of Time", Cheng Xiaodong, the action director of "Shaolin Soccer", Akira Kurosawa's costume designer, Oscar winner Emi Wada, also an Oscar winner, Tan Dun, the music director of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"..."
Hiss——
Everyone took a breath. Zhang Weiping looked at Peng Bo. These people were all very good, but they were also very expensive, not ordinary expensive. But if he lost money again, he didn't want to think about it again.
Zhou Yi reminded that she also knew that Zhang Yimou's box office was unreliable, "Mr. Peng..."
Peng Bo waved his hand and said, "I have a characteristic in my work. I like to think about everything I do. I am stubborn and will never give up until I get it right. If this movie is selected by Pengbo Media, it will have to achieve the "three best" when it is shot in China.
First, it has the best script, second, it has the strongest cast," he pointed at everyone, "and third, it has to have the best camera crew."
The courtyard was silent except for the sound of rain hitting grapes.
As an actor, everyone dreams of joining such a team, a god-like crew.
"In short, there is one principle: only use the most expensive ones. We will use this simple and crude combination to provide a successful path that is easy to copy for subsequent Chinese commercial blockbusters."
The sound of raindrops hitting the ground gradually became one, crackling in everyone's hearts.
"It's done." Zhang Yimou said suddenly. He patted the pillar and said, "I'll contact you right away. It won't be too late."
Zhang Weiping glanced at Peng Bo. He didn't expect that he would be willing to take advantage of Zhang Yimou. Now a bigger leader came and said, "Mr. Peng, based on the amount of investment, the box office split will also be changed in the future." This man is quite grand, he
What this means is that Pengbo Media’s investment accounts for the majority, so in the future the box office account will be divided even more.
Of course, if you lose, you will have to pay more.
Zhou Yi started thinking nervously, and a number popped out of her mind. She knew that Peng Bo didn't like to hear it, but she still said, "The biggest difference from Director Zhang's previous movies is that this "Hero" is a veritable "big movie"."
"Production", Mr. Peng, the budget alone reached 30 million US dollars, exceeding any previous film."
With 30 million US dollars, everyone took a breath. This is indeed a big production in China.
Zhang Yimou was shocked when he heard this. He looked at Peng Bo worriedly, as if he was afraid that Peng Bo would change his mind.
Gong Li looked at Peng Bo worriedly, "I have confidence in Director Zhang." Peng Bo didn't say much, just one sentence.
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Only Zhang Yimou in front of us ushered in the era of blockbusters. Although "Hero" is a controversial work, when it was released, it was criticized both inside and outside the theater because of the repetitive and delayed plot, but its historical status cannot be denied.
Internationally, "Heroes" was ranked first among the top ten best films in the world in 2004 by Time Magazine, was nominated for the Academy Award and the American Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and won multiple domestic and foreign film awards.
The Wall Street Journal of the United States also believes that ""Hero" truly kicked off the era of Chinese blockbusters." In fact, "Hero" did kick off a new era of Chinese blockbusters.
This is a masterpiece that was severely underestimated at the time and even now.
"Mr. Peng," Zhou Yi said a little anxiously. It was the first time she had lost her composure like this. She grabbed Peng Bo privately while he was in the kitchen to thank the chef, "Zhang Yimou's first four movies all suffered losses."