Wu Jianye and Zhao Fei flew back to Yanjing, and the team from Tangting Culture responsible for improving the community buildings also went to Yecheng.
Although there are construction sites everywhere in Yecheng, it is still not easy to find workers, mainly because they have all the work. Later, the person in charge of Tangting Culture in Yecheng directly increased the price, and then paid the daily settlement, and finally found the workers.
, without delaying Wu Jianye’s construction schedule.
After Wu Jianye returned to Yanjing, he continued to revise the script in the courtyard.
There are many things that need to be changed in the movie "The World of Chu Xing". One is that the two parties shot at different times, with a gap of several years. At the same time, this is an American movie, and now it has been changed to a Chinese movie. There are many
Details and settings need to be changed!
At the same time, the casting of actors will also begin. Although the main roles have been decided, there are still many supporting actors who need to be determined.
For example, Chu Xing’s parents!
Chu Xing’s colleagues, and the charming beauty who appeared at the end...
During this period, Wu Jianye was revising the script and interviewing actors at the same time.
The first person to decide was Chu Xing’s colleague, and finally he chose Wang Zhiwen, who he had collaborated with before.
Wang Zhiwen's current development is very different from the development in another time and space, because in "New Dragon Gate Inn" he played a guest role in Xichangchang Gongyu Huatian, which caused his acting career to be suddenly locked in the eunuch's role.
This group has become a professional eunuch household in the past two years.
And because Tangting Culture has not started filming "New Dragon Inn 2", Wang Zhiwen is now very embarrassed.
This time Wu Jianye started filming "The World of Chu Xing". Wang Zhiwen heard that it was a modern drama and wanted to come over and expand his acting career!
"Director Wu, thank you this time!" Wang Zhiwen said excitedly.
Wu Jianye laughed and said: "Zhiwen, don't worry, I have always been very optimistic about you, and you will definitely become a very good actor in the future!"
Wu Jianye has never doubted Wang Zhiwen's acting skills. This master's image as a ruffian in the early stage, and as a gloomy boss, charming uncle, and scholar in the later period, are absolutely salty or sweet...
If anyone else said this, Wang Zhiwen would definitely not take it to heart, but Wu Jianye is different. His status and status are important here, and what he said will definitely make Wang Zhiwen feel like a spring breeze!
"Then Director Wu, I'll go back first and get familiar with the character!" Wang Zhiwen said.
"etc!"
Wang Zhiwen glanced at Wu Jianye doubtfully.
Wu Jianye said: "The company has many plans in movies and TV series in the past two years. Are you interested in signing with Tangting Culture?"
As Wang Zhiwen was one of the most popular stars in the domestic film and television industry in the 1990s, Wu Jianye naturally hopes to include him!
Wang Zhiwen immediately smiled. Domestic film and television companies have been established one after another, but only Tangting Culture is doing this kind of thing about signing artists. If you can join Tangting Culture, it will be a good thing.
Moreover, Wu Jianye has also said that in the next few years, Tangting Culture will shoot more movies and TV series, which is also an opportunity.
So Wang Zhiwen just thought about it briefly and said immediately: "It would be great if that's the case. Thank you, Director Wu!"
Wu Jianye patted Wang Zhiwen on the shoulder and said with a smile: "It's okay. By the way, in addition to familiarizing yourself with the scripts during this period, I will also read more of Wang Shuo's novels. The company will adapt his novels in the next two years!"
Wang Zhiwen said with a smile on his face: "Okay!"
Wang Zhiwen and Jiang Shan's "Enjoyable" can be said to be one of the most popular TV series in China in the early 1990s.
Wang Zhiwen left with a satisfied smile. This time he came to the audition and not only got the role, but also signed a contract with Tangting Culture. Then he learned about Tangting Culture's future plans. Although Wu Jianye didn't say it directly, but judging from what he meant,
I should hope to star in a movie or TV adaptation of Wang Shuo's novel, which is another good news.
Wu Jianye smiled and watched Wang Zhiwen leave without saying anything.
After Zhao Fei waited for Wang Zhiwen to leave, he looked at Wu Jianye and said, "There is another role. Have you decided who to play it?"
Wu Jianye sat on the sofa, looked at Zhao Fei, and asked: "That character?"
"It's that annoying director!" When Zhao Fei said this, he gritted his teeth!
In fact, the whole "The World of Chu Xing" does not have a clear bad guy in the overall sense, but if you have to make a list of annoying characters, then the director of the TV show in the movie is the most annoying.
It’s so annoying!
Wu Jianye thought for a while and said: "It would be best to let an already famous director play this role!"
This is actually Wu Jianye’s true thoughts, which can make the characters more immersive!
Zhao Fei had his legs crossed on the coffee table, holding a can of Very Coke in his hand, and said with a smile: "Actually, I have a suitable giant to choose!"
Wu Jianye's face lit up and asked, "Which one is it?"
Zhao Feidao: "Who else could it be? You yourself. You are the director of this movie. If you play the director of a TV show in the movie, you will definitely be more convincing!"
Wu Jianye thought for a moment, shook his head and said: "It's a bit inappropriate in terms of age!"
This movie is going to run through the entire twenty years of Chu Xing’s life in the movie, and Wu Jianye’s age is not suitable!
Zhao Fei said somewhat indifferently: "What's the matter? I'll just make your makeup look a little older when the time comes. There is definitely no problem with this movie in China now, but if you want to make this movie
If it is released in Europe and the United States, except for you alone, the appeal of others is not enough. If you can participate in it, I think it will definitely be a lot of help for the film to be released overseas.
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Wu Jianye looked at Zhao Fei in surprise and said with a smile: "Okay, now I can learn to think about these things!"
Zhao Fei pouted: "What's the matter? I've been with you for a long time, so I've naturally learned these things a long time ago!"
Wu Jianye nodded and said with some excitement: "If I follow what you said, it's not impossible!"
Zhao Fei chuckled and continued: "Think about it, you started your career as an actor, and if you appear again this time, you will definitely cause a big sensation!"
Wu Jianye smiled at Zhao Fei and said, "Okay, I know how to do this, so you don't need to say anything more!"
By saying this, Wu Jianye actually agreed to Zhao Fei's proposal.
As Zhao Fei said, the subject matter of the movie "The World of Chu Xing" limits its box office. If you want to have a higher box office overseas, it will definitely not work without some buying points that impact the audience. And
If you play one of the important roles yourself, then there will be no problem!
Wu Jianye is now playing cross-border, and he is very successful!
Director, singer, novelist, such identities have long been accepted by the public in Europe and the United States. As for China, older audiences actually know that Wu Jianye is an actor.
Only then can you act, and if you are good, then you can direct.
If Wu Jianye joins the movie as an actor this time, it will be sentimental to domestic audiences and fresh to overseas audiences!
In the following days, Wu Jianye, Zhao Fei and other behind-the-scenes staff of the crew were still busy with the casting work.
This time, Huang Xiaochu’s father, Huang Xiaoli, was chosen to play the role of Chu Xing’s father.
In fact, many actors in the uncle circle that are familiar to later generations of audiences are descended from their fathers.
Ge You's father is Mr. Ge Cunzhuang, and Chen Peisi's father is Mr. Chen Hao. It goes without saying.
Similar to them is Hu Jun. Hu Jun's father, Mr. Hu Baoshan, is a national first-class actor, but the more famous one is Mr. Hu Baoshan, a famous tenor singer in the country.
Pu Gongxi's father, Su Min (originally named Pu Si Xun), was a first-generation actor in Renyi. He had starred in movies such as "Ya Film War". He was also the teacher of many outstanding actors such as Song Xunxuan, Wang Ji, Liang Guanhua, and Chen Xiaoyi.
Huang Xiaochu's father, Huang Xiaoli, is also a national first-class actor, but most of his performances are on the drama stage.
And Chu Xing’s mother chose an actress who is relatively unfamiliar to later generations of audiences!
Zhang Mingzi!
Audiences in the 1970s were relatively familiar with Zhang Mingzi. The "Sunny Day" filmed in my country in 1973 starred Zhang Mingzi.
In fact, there are two versions of "Sunny Day". The first version was killed for some reason. You can just know the history of that period!
In the second version, the original actress was also replaced by Zhang Mingzi!
Zhang Mingzi is a student of the 66th class of the Shanghai Theater Academy. After graduation, he was assigned to Yanjing Qingyi. When he was young, Zhang Mingzi was very beautiful, like a pampered college student or a charming young lady.
It's just that Zhang Mingzi's acting career was not smooth. Jiao Shuhong in "Sunny Day" was almost the most dazzling light in her acting career. After that, the starlight dimmed.
Although she later participated in film and television dramas such as "Blue Flower", "Jinling Nights", "Epiphyllum Dream", "Wind Tower", etc., the impression she made on the audience was very limited.
She was also very unfortunate in life. Her husband, whom she regarded as her spiritual support, died young, leaving her with only a son. She took her son back to live in Shanghai, where she encountered many deceptions and blows. , life and career are very unsatisfactory.
Being able to find Zhang Mingzi to play Chu Xing’s mother was also Huang Xiaoli’s recommendation!
After the audition, Wu Jianye confirmed that Zhang Mingzi would play Chu Xing’s mother!
As for the woman who appears last, I'm not in a hurry right now, I can choose slowly.
After all the actors were selected, Wu Jianye also called Zhou Xingchi who was far away in Xiangjiang and asked him to come to Yanjing in advance to get acquainted with other members of the crew.
Zhou Xingchi naturally had no objection and promised Wu Jianye to come to Yanjing tomorrow!
As for the procedures for Zhou Xingchi to participate in film shooting in China, they have been approved early through Wu Jianye's operation.
In the afternoon of the next day, Zhou Xingchi's flight arrived in Yanjing. When he came to Yanjing this time, he only brought one assistant with him, and the two of them walked out of the airport in a simple car.
However, there are still necessary protection measures. At this time, Zhou Xingchi is quite famous in China, and this is also due to the contribution of the video hall.
In fact, the reason why Hong Kong's stars in the 1980s and 1990s have such great influence in China is that even decades later, they are still remembered by countless people. The biggest contribution is to the video hall!
At this time, due to various domestic policies, it is impossible for pure Hong Kong films to be officially released in China. The only recorded Hong Kong film to be released in domestic theaters is "The Lion King" starring Jet Li next year.
At that time, Yanjing Film Studio signed a distribution contract for "The Lion King" in Shanghai with Shanghai Yongle Film and Television Co., Ltd., the first domestic film joint-stock company.
At that time, the distribution of "The Lion King" adopted the internationally common accounting method, which used the distribution revenue to be divided proportionally, and used it to make full use of it, and adopted two rounds of divided settlement.
The first four months after the film's release is the first round of distribution. Within one million, Beijing Film Studio accounts for 60% of the distribution revenue and Yongle Company accounts for 40%. Four months after the premiere to the expiration of the distribution period is the second round.
As for the share, Beijing Film Studio holds 42% and Yongle Company holds 58%.
As a result, the film was released in Shanghai, and in just 10 days, the revenue exceeded 1 million.
The subsequent success of this film also revived the trend of domestic co-production films.
In the five cities of Chang'an, Bincheng, Yanjing, Shanghai and Tianjin, in May 1993, a total of 48 films were released, including 5 co-productions, 13 Hong Kong and Taiwan films, 14 foreign films, and domestic films.
16 movies!
The highest attendance rate is for co-production films, with an average attendance rate of 34.53%. The lowest attendance rate is for domestic films, with an average attendance rate of 28.56%.
Not only that, at this time, the domestic ticket price is no longer the few cents it used to be, the average ticket price across the country is already a few yuan!
However, different types of movies have different ticket prices. Co-production movies have the highest ticket price, with an average ticket price of 6.89 yuan, Hong Kong and Taiwan movies have an average ticket price of 4.33 yuan, foreign movies have an average ticket price of 5.73 yuan, and domestic movies have an average ticket price of 5.11 yuan.
Yuan!
Among them, the most watched films are Hong Kong and Taiwan films....
After Zhou Xingchi got off the plane, he was directly picked up by people from Tangting Culture. Zhou Xingchi also met Wu Jianye on the second floor in Wu Jianye's office.
Zhou Xingchi's character is not what he is in the movie. In reality, he is a bit dull. In fact, most comedians are like this. Jim Carrey even suffered from depression in real life!
"Well, how's it going? Are you still used to the weather in Yanjing?" Wu Jianye asked with a smile.
Zhou Xingchi rubbed his hands and said, "I'm not used to it. It's much colder than in Xiangjiang!"
Wu Jianye said: "You should learn Mandarin during this period. Although there will be dedicated dubbing actors after the movie is finished, if you can master Mandarin, it will be easier for you to communicate with the actors on the set!"
Zhou Xingchi nodded and said, "Okay, Director Wu!"
Wu Jianye: "I will send you to the hotel in a minute. By the way, Rongzai lives in the same hotel as you. He is also learning Mandarin now. You can communicate more with him then!"