Ode to Joy is Ye Ming's most beneficial counterattack to the market, and it is a powerful counterattack.
At this time, Feng Xiaogang was very supportive and said: "This is a good thing. In the past, when I was making movies, some people said that the New Year film was not good, but in the end I didn't make it. And the results achieved are something that everyone can see.
This is the virtue in the entertainment industry. You just have to slap them hard with your works, and then they will remember you."
This is true, the entertainment industry is actually a jungle of jungles, not to say that the winner takes everything, but it is definitely the winner that takes most of the things.
Some people say that 80% of society's wealth is in the hands of 20% of people. This is the famous 80/20 rule.
But in the entertainment industry, this law doesn't apply very well. What applies in the entertainment industry is that the lowest one is the one-nine rule, or it may not be even lower.
That is to say, in the entertainment industry, 10%, or even 5%, of the artists receive more than 90% of the remuneration.
This depends on the prosperity of the entertainment industry. The more prosperous the entertainment industry is, the greater the proportion will be. In Hollywood blockbusters, 5% of the actors account for more than 90% of the salary.
For example, those top celebrities in the 20 million salary club are like this. Think about it, the salary of 20 million is still a dollar. How can this kind of existence not be terrifying?
Even in 2006, there were only a few blockbusters in the Mainland that had an investment of over 100 million. What's more, Jim Carrey had already received a salary of 20 million in Hollywood's "Ghost in Disguise" released in 1994.
You know, that was back in 1994, and Jim Carrey was also the first A-list superstar in Hollywood to receive a salary of 20 million. Of course, Jim Carrey has faded out of the film industry now.
Speaking of which, Jim Carrey is this person and a very tragic actor.
In fact, this is quite ironic. Jim Carrey himself is a comedian and was once known as the King of Comedy in the United States.
The fact that disguised weirdo Jim Carrey was able to earn a salary of 20 million proved his status in the entertainment industry at that time.
Investors are not fools. Without a certain box office guarantee, they will give an actor a salary of 20 million yuan?
It is obviously impossible. As for the subsequent governors, Tom Cruise and Will Smith, who were regular members of the 20 million salary club, they did not have this kind of influence in 1994.
But Jim Carrey missed a trick. He always wanted to win an Oscar. As a result, under good circumstances, he went to shoot a serious art film "The Number 23". Not only did it fail at the box office, but it also failed to win the favor of the Oscar.
Later, he filmed Mr. Nice Guy, and although it was well-received, it was still far behind the box office of his peak period. Compared with Jim Carrey's fame at the time, it was not actually that successful.
Generally speaking, among star directors in Hollywood, unless they are the top among the top, they only have the right to fail once. If they fail to prove themselves next time, they will go downhill.
Jim Carrey is this type of star. Not all people are like Coppola who made a bad Apocalypse Now and can make a comeback. That is the treatment that only the top of the top can get.
In Hollywood, the top five percent account for 90% of film salaries.
This is the cruel entertainment industry. It is more prosperous than you think and crueler than you think. There is only one baby and it cannot be copied. Not everyone can perform Blind Shaft and win the Golden Horse Award for Best Newcomer, and then perform in the world's most popular show.
Thief, Soldier Assault and other movies.
The basis of all this is the work, or the box office of movies, the influence of TV series, etc. The influence of movies and TV series is continuous, which is why movie stars always stand at the top of the entertainment industry.
As for singers, unless they reach the level of Jackson, don't think about overpowering movie stars.
Works are the best way to prove yourself. Now that Ye Ming is in coma, many people are not optimistic about him, but he woke up, and at this time, Ye Ming just needs a work to prove that his influence still exists.
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On this point, Feng Xiaogang strongly agrees because he has also experienced a moment of hesitation similar to Ye Ming's now.
Ye Ming said confidently: "Of course, I will use good works to prove that I am still capable of creating miracles. Ode to Joy and Five Beauties will become one of the most popular actors in the entertainment industry in the next two years."
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In this case, the actors in my company will also have a living and can enter the front line."
A TV series can promote a group of actors to front-line positions. It is not that no TV series can do this, but very few, very few.
But Ode to Joy is such a popular TV series. Although it has not reached the level of the four super gods during the holidays, it is almost there.
Therefore, Ye Ming is actually full of confidence in this TV series.
At this time, Feng Xiaogang also paid a little attention to what Ye Ming said. Ye Ming was confident and capable. Feng Xiaogang would not have the slightest doubt on this point.
But when it comes to a question like this, he pays more attention to the term "Ode to Joy". As a director, he has a certain sensitivity towards this kind of collective term for actors.
For example, the four masters and apprentices in Journey to the West, Bao Dai, Chaifeng in Dream of Red Mansions, etc. are all titles. And this title also expresses the focus of this TV series.
For example, the Five Beauties of Ode to Joy should represent the composition of the actors in Ode to Joy.
Therefore, at this time Feng Xiaogang said: "Ode to Five Beauties, Ye Zi, so there should be five beauties in your TV series. Your company only has three actresses, it is impossible to get five people together."
At this time, Feng Xiaogang actually had the idea of recommending people.
Ye Ming shrugged his shoulders and said very directly: "That's right, the five beauties in Ode to Joy refer to the five leading actors in it. And they all meet the standard of beauty.
There are three people in our company, Baozi, Da Mi Mi and Liu Sisi who just signed a contract. These three actresses are quite talented and I plan to focus on training them.
As for the remaining two people, this is the reason why I came back. After all, these five people cannot be chosen casually. The reason I came here this time is actually to choose the remaining two beauties.
The first one I plan to use is Sister Xu Qingqing. We actually collaborated on Flowers and Boys, and it was a very good collaboration.
Moreover, Sister Xu Qing can easily control the roles in TV series, whether in terms of beauty, temperament, or acting skills.
As for the remaining actress, I haven't decided who to use yet. I came here this time just to confirm the actor and then quickly get into shooting mode.
By the way, Director Feng, what is Sister Xu Qing busy with recently?"
Xu Qing is a strange person in the Chinese entertainment industry. He is the kind of actor who is very smooth. In fact, it seems that Xu Qing is basically the kind of star who does not have any particularly popular masterpieces, but is a very popular star.
This makes many actors very envious.
In fact, many people say that Xu Qing is a star with a background, but Xu Qing is not the only star with a background in the entertainment industry, such as Da Tiantian and Da Xuehua, these are typical representatives of people with a background, but
To be honest, Da Tiantian and Da Xuehua are not popular, and they are not even considered first-tier stars. But Xu Qing is definitely considered a first-tier star.
But when you think about how many classic movies and TV series Xu Qing has actually performed in, it’s really surprising. Xu Qing’s acting works are very casual. It’s the kind of person who looks good at the book and is in a good mood, so he can go there.
Performed this book.
If Suo feels bad about it, then it is normal to not be in the entertainment industry for three to five years. But Xu Qing is the kind of star whose sister is not in the world, but the world is full of legends about her sister.
Later, she also played the role of the Mother of the Nation in the Founding of the People's Republic of China. This is almost Xu Qing's return to the entertainment industry after many years.
In the past few years, Xu Qing has basically said goodbye to the entertainment industry.
Occasionally he appears in the entertainment industry, and it's like a surprise.
Feng Xiaogang can also be considered a friend of Xu Qing. Both of them are people in the capital circle, so they are relatively familiar with each other. Asking Feng Xiaogang for news about Xu Qing is relatively reliable.
At this moment, Feng Xiaogang recalled: "Xu Qing seems to be away from the mainland and went to Xiangjiang. Ye Weixin is going to shoot a movie. It seems to be called Fuse or Fuse. I don't remember. I asked Xu Qing to play a guest role."
, I don’t know if you are finished now?”
Ye Ming immediately said: "Well, let me call her and see if she is back?"
In fact, Ye Ming originally wanted Xu Qing to play a role like Andy. This role is not that easy to control.
Originally, Da Mi Mi was able to control this role, but now Da Mi Mi is basically a newcomer. It is hard to say whether he can control the role of An Wen.
Therefore, it is better to find an insurance company.
Xu Qing is one of the more reliable actresses Ye Ming knows.
If Mr. Fan or Xiao Yanzi were to play the role, Mr. Fan probably wouldn't be able to handle this kind of role now. It is estimated that Mr. Fan would have no problem playing an innocent role like the girl next door, but in a few years, he would be able to play a strong woman.
There will be no problem if you become a domineering and leaky Mr. Fan.
As for Xiao Yanzi Zhao Wei, her temperament is not very suitable.
If Zhao Wei acted in a drama or costume drama, there wouldn't be any big problem, but if it were to act as a strong female white-collar worker, it would be somewhat inappropriate.
They were not a good match in terms of temperament. Therefore, Ye Ming was thinking of Xu Qing. At least Xu Qing would definitely charm a large audience when she put on her uniform.
I found Xu Qing's contact information and called her. Sure enough, after a few words, Xu Qing was indeed busy in Xiangjiang. It was just a guest role. Basically, he would be able to return to the capital tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.
Therefore, Ye Ming immediately said: "Sister Xu Qing, I have a TV series here, and I want you to come and play a role. I don't know if you have any schedule there."
Even if two people are good friends, it is a common practice in the entertainment industry that you must first ask if the schedule is suitable.
Even if two people have a good relationship, if the schedule is not very suitable, this is a bit helpless.
Li Tingyi turned down the role of Princess Huanzhu, partly because she didn't like such a small role, and also because her schedule was really too busy.
Only after asking about the schedule can we confirm other things.
At this time, Xu Qing hesitated before saying: "If it's a guest appearance, there should be no problem, as is the case with movies directed by Ye Weixin.
But if it’s a starring role, then I can only say sorry for this role.
This year I am also very quiet and restless. I have accepted three books and I am very busy. I cannot give you a complete and long-term schedule."
Ye Ming thought for a while and realized that this was really the case. Although Xu Qing did not shoot any movies in 2006, in 2007, Xu Qing had four TV shows released in one year. At this point, Xu Qing actually
In other words, it has been a very productive year.
Although she doesn't mean that all of them are starring roles, and some may be just for fun, but I have to say that her schedule this year is indeed not very suitable.
Ye Ming said helplessly at this time: "Well, there was a role that was more suitable for you, and I hoped to find you to play it, but now the schedule is not suitable, and there is no way."
This is also a helpless thing for actors. In fact, Xu Qing also knows very well that Ye Ming's TV series are basically guaranteed to become popular. What's more, they are written and directed by Ye Ming himself, which is even more...
It’s exciting.
But you have already signed a contract with another crew, so it would be inappropriate to break the contract on such an issue.
Although Xu Qing is not the leading actor in some productions, he still plays an important role. He also has to ponder the script and think carefully about the integration of the character and so on.
Anyway, an actor's energy for acting is limited. She couldn't happily agree to Ye Ming's invitation after accepting four scripts.
At this time, Xu Qing also said helplessly: "I'm really sorry, why don't you go back and find me a guest role, and I don't have a guest role?"
The two were acquaintances and had a good relationship, so Xu Qing was not polite.
It's impossible to play a starring role, but if you want to make a guest appearance or something like that, it's relatively easy to do it like this.
Xu Qing's guest appearance is actually a big selling point. Xu Qing is the kind of actress who is very popular with the audience.
This is equivalent to Xu Qing being the kind of person who was born to eat this bowl of rice.
Looking back at Bai Meisheng with a smile, she basically plays the role of Xu Qing, a woman who is doted on.