Chapter 780 My movie will not use Wanwan artists (4200+ chapters~)
"Director Wu, we all know that before filming "The World of Chu Xing", you have already achieved very high achievements in Hollywood. The two films "The Love of Ghosts" and "Jurassic Park" are still outstanding to this day.
Ranking second and first on the global box office list, it can be said that you have proven yourself in Hollywood, the palace of movies. It stands to reason that your development in Hollywood should be better. Why would you think of returning to China to film movies?
?”
The reporter asked out his curiosity.
This question is not only curious to reporters. It can be said that many people are curious. Not to mention this era, even in the era when Wu Jianye was reborn, there were still many Chinese filmmakers who hoped to achieve success in Hollywood.
At that time, well-known actors in China could only play small guest roles in Hollywood, but even so, they were still eager to go to Hollywood.
Of course, there is also the possibility of exporting to domestic demand to improve one's own personality. After making a guest appearance in one or two Hollywood movies, he would dare to brand himself as an international superstar after returning to China!
Now that Wu Jianye has achieved such high achievements in Hollywood, he still chooses to return to China to film movies. This decision is incomprehensible to many people.
Wu Jianye said with a smile: "This is easy to understand. First of all, I am a Chinese, and my roots are in China. Naturally, I want to make movies in China. At the same time, I also hope to be able to convey our Chinese culture through movies.
way to present it to a global audience!”
The reporter continued to ask: "Director Wu, we all know that the remuneration for making movies in Hollywood is different from that in China. Your choice to come back actually means giving up the opportunity to gain huge wealth in Hollywood. Such determination can
Not just anyone can do it!”
Wu Jianye shook his head and said: "To me, money is just a number!"
The reporter still wanted to continue digging into this topic, "Director Wu, according to our magazine's understanding, we know that you adopted the method of adding a share of the salary in the movie "Jurassic Park", and now "Jurassic Park"
"This movie has grossed over $1.1 billion at the global box office. Can you tell us how much profit you made on this movie?"
In China in the early 1990s, it is no longer the era in the 1980s when everyone was talking about ideals. Now even a nationally-branded magazine like "Popular Film" can discuss salary in a straightforward manner.
Problem.
Wu Jianye laughed and said: "I haven't really thought about this, but it will definitely be a lot!"
When the reporter wanted to ask another question, he was interrupted by Wu Jianye, "Let's talk about the movie!"
Now that the worship of money has begun to emerge in China, if Wu Jianye revealed his profits from the movie "Jurassic Park", his already unstable life would definitely become even more chaotic.
Got it!
The reporter glanced at Wu Jianye with resentment, but did not dare to really ask this question further. When he came to interview Wu Jianye, the editor-in-chief of the magazine had already warned him seriously. This time, Wu Jianye was interviewed.
Ye's opportunity is hard-won, so don't mess up your relationship with Wu Jianye.
Now Wu Jianye is a brand name in the domestic film industry. As long as he can keep a firm hold on Wu Jianye, there will be no problem with the sales of "Popular Magazine".
If it was in the 1970s and 1980s, "Popular Magazine" would definitely not have done this. After all, at that time "Popular Magazine" was the number one film magazine in the country, and it was a national brand. It basically belonged to the unified world, but
It's different now.
With the end of the old man's southern tour, all industries are in danger, and so are movie magazines. "Popular Magazine" feels a sense of urgency for the first time, and now as long as it can maintain good contact with Wu Jianye, then for "Popular Magazine"
” is equivalent to maintaining good contact with all the directors and actors in the Beijing circle, the northwest circle, and Tangting Culture itself.
Then they will no longer lack any reporting resources!
In fact, many things and things at this time are opposite to those when Wu Jianye was reborn.
For example, at that time, there were much more fashion magazines and movie magazines than now, but most celebrities needed these resources and would pay some price to be on the covers of these magazines.
The fundamental reason for this phenomenon is that although there are more magazines, there are also more celebrities and artists.
To put it bluntly, no matter how the demand relationship between the two parties changes, it is inseparable from the market. The more resources the two parties have, the more they have a say.
"Popular Magazine" still has more say in front of ordinary actors and directors, but when they faced Wu Jianye, the relationship between the two parties changed again, that is, there is only one Wu Jianye, and he is still
For people who are at the top of this industry, there is nothing they can do about it.
"Well, Director Wu, why don't we talk about your new movie? We all know that you once said that your new movie is a feature film. Can you tell us about the plot of this movie?"
Wu Jianye said with a smile: "As for the specific plot of the movie, I still hope that the audience can go into the cinema to watch it and explore it for themselves. I can only say that this is a movie that has never appeared before. When everyone
After watching this movie, you will have doubts about the environment around you!"
The reporter asked curiously: "When you said this, Director Wu, I became even more curious. What kind of movie can make people doubt the environment around them?"
Wu Jianye: "Then please go to the cinema on the night of September 30th to find the answer!"
The reporter was helpless, Wu Jianye’s mouth was really tight!
"Director Wu, your film claims to have an investment of 10 million. You also know that most domestic film investment is still around 1.3 million. Aren't you worried that this film will not be able to recover the cost?"
"I'm not worried. I believe that all movie audiences have their own judgments about movies. An excellent movie will definitely bring the audience back to the cinema!"
"But among the things we know, we know that your movie invited Hong Kong movie superstar Zhou Xingchi, and the two actresses, He Qing and Chen Hong, are also very well-known actresses in China. According to the Hong Kong counterparts,
If so, they are all movie actors with box office appeal. Did you consider this when you chose them?"
"No, I only choose suitable actors for my movies, and I will not accommodate any one actor!" Wu Jianye denied.
"One more question, Director Wu, this time you used actor Zhou Xingchi from Xiangjiang, will you also use actors from Wanwan in your future movies? You also know that in our country, actors from Wanwan are now very important.
I also love it very much!”
With the lifting of the ban on Wanwan, many of Wanwan's works have actually entered the country.
For example, the TV series "Mom, Love Me Again" caused a sensation in China and made countless Chinese people cry.
Wu Jianye laughed and said: "Until certain issues are not resolved, no Wanwan actor will appear in my movie!"
Although it was just a simple sentence, the reporter of "Popular Cinema" showed an extremely shocked expression.
You must know that in addition to the TV series "Mom, Love Me Again" just mentioned, now Wanwan's stars can be said to have fully entered the domestic entertainment industry.
Last year Zizin also held his first domestic concert in China.
Today's celebrities in Wanwan are no less influential in China than those in Xiangjiang.
Now Wu Jianye has made it clear that until that matter is resolved, his movie will not use any Wanwan actors. This can be said to be contrary to the current environment!
"Director Wu, aren't you afraid of offending some people by saying these things?" the reporter couldn't help but ask.
Wu Jianye laughed and said: "What's there to worry about? As a director, I have the final say as to which actors to use. I personally don't like Wanwan's actors, so naturally I won't use them. How can I still do it?"
Is someone forcing me at gunpoint to go find Wanwan artists to film a movie?”
The reporter didn't know how to answer the call. After all, they were just a movie magazine. Although the question Wu Jianye was discussing with him was still within this scope, its core had been changed to another question. He was worried about asking any more questions.
, something should have happened.
In fact, this issue may not be published until the magazine's internal review.
The entire interview lasted for nearly two hours. When the interview ended, the reporter held Wu Jianye's hand and said seriously: "Director Wu, I have to say that you are really brave!"
Wu Jianye knew that he was talking about the question about the actors in Wanwan, so he smiled and said, "Actually, I hope you can post this question!"
The reporter smiled and said nothing more. The person involved didn't care, and he, an outsider, had nothing to say.
Wu Jianye then called Li Na in and sent the reporter from "Popular Cinema" away.
Wu Jianye then put this matter behind him. For him, the most important thing now is the release of the movie "The World of Chu Xing".
Now that it has been decided that the premiere ceremony of this movie will be held in Yanjing, Wu Jianye will naturally have to call and invite some people.
But the first thing to make sure is that the main creative staff of the film must be present.
First of all, Wu Jianye called Zhou Xingchi who was far away in Xiangjiang. At this time, Zhou Xingchi was filming "Su Qier". When he heard that Wu Jianye asked him to come to Yanjing to attend the premiere of the movie, he naturally had no objection.
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He said that he would ask for leave from Chen Jia, the director of "The Warriors".
If someone else is looking for Zhou Xingchi, Chen Jiashang will definitely not take a holiday. After all, Zhou Xingchi's schedule is too tight now, and the time is almost always set.
But who told Wu Jianye to speak!
There is no problem with He Qing and Chen Hong. They are both filming Tangting Culture's own movies and will definitely come over that day.
Wu Jianye then called the crew of "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo". Zhang Guoli and others are currently filming this TV series in Hengdian, and they will definitely come over by then.
As for Wang Zhiwen, there is no problem, after all, the crew of "Enjoyable" is in Yanjing!
After the main actors were determined, it was already evening.
Wu Jianye called Dai Zhen and went back to the courtyard.
The next day, Wu Jianye came to the filming site of "Farewell My Concubine".
"Farewell My Concubine" was filmed in many locations, but many of the scenes were filmed at the Mei Lanfang Art Museum in Yanjing.
After Wu Jianye arrived at the scene, he saw the lively scene here, and Zhang Guoyuan was holding a cigarette in his hand and wearing a simple sweater, and was learning Peking Opera moves from a Peking Opera master!
"Why do you have time to come over?" Chen Kaige asked in surprise when he saw Wu Jianye.
Wu Jianye smiled and said, "It just so happens that I have nothing to do today, so I came to visit the Tantan class!" After saying that, he respectfully greeted the old man next to Chen Kaige.
"Hello, Teacher Chen!"
The old man is none other than Mr. Chen Huai'ai, Chen Kaige's father.
Mr. Chen Huaiai is also the art director of this film.
In fact, there are many theories in later generations. At that time, Chen Kaige's creation encountered a bottleneck, so many people spread that the movie "Farewell My Concubine" was actually directed by Chen Huai'ai, and Chen Kaige was just a
Just a name.
However, Wu Jianye knew that this kind of thing was simply impossible. There were so many people at the scene. If Chen Kaige was really fake, it would be impossible for no one to say anything about it.
What's more, according to Chen Kaige's proud character, it is impossible for him to do such a thing.
Mr. Chen Huai'ai was very energetic and said with a smile: "Xiao Wu, I have been paying attention to you for a long time, but I didn't expect that we will meet today."
When "Raise the Red Lantern" held a viewing party at Yan Film Studio, Chen Huai'ai went to see the movie, and her evaluation of Wu Jianye was very high at that time.
Wu Jianye smiled and said: "Mr. Chen, you are joking, we still have a lot to learn from seniors like you!"
Chen Huai'ai smiled: "As I get older, many of my ideas cannot keep up with today's trends. In the future, Chinese movies will still have to rely on young people like you!"
At this time, Zhang Guoyuan also came over. His posture was very different from the Zhang Guoyuan that Wu Jianye had known before, and he was much more enchanting.
The key is that in Zhang Guoyuan, seeing this kind of enchantment doesn't feel awkward at all.
"Director Wu, what do you think of my figure?" After saying this, Zhang Guoyi made an orchid finger gesture.
Wu Jianye laughed and said: "Awesome!"
Zhang Guoyi covered her mouth and chuckled, and then said with some regret: "It's a pity that although I have learned Yanjing dialect for a long time, I still need dubbing!"
Wu Jianye said: "There is no way. Although your Mandarin is already considered top-notch among actors in Xiangjiang, it is still very different from Yanjing dialect!"
In fact, Zhang Guoyuan did use a voice actor in the movie "Farewell My Concubine", and the person who dubbed Zhang Guoyuan was Yang Lixin, the same one who played Song Xunxuan's husband in "I Love My Family".
Later his son also became an actor.
Starring in TV series such as "Little Husband".
Zhang Guoyuan nodded regretfully, and then Wu Jianye said the reason for his visit: "I am here to invite you to the premiere of "The World of Chu Xing" on September 30th!"