Over there, Han Shanping and Ye Ming were discussing the future trend of Chinese films, and here, Wang Zhongjun pondered for a while and said: "Ye Ming was left behind. I always feel that there is a problem here.
Find an opportunity to talk to this guy and see if you can come up with something. Not only is Ye Ming a headache, but Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou are also trying to make us worry less.
Huayi Brothers wants to become the largest film and television company in China. Now with the help of Wang Jinghua, it is even more powerful. One thing we have to do now is to see how to make some classic movies and lay the foundation for the future.
The status of our Huayi brothers."
Feng Xiaogang said with a disdainful smile: "Although these two people look like representatives of the reformists, they are both representatives of the fifth generation of directors. There is nothing wrong with being conservative, but Huaxia Film and Television
To be honest, these two directors are really needed to support the scene, so the General Administration turned a blind eye to these two directors.
I have never seen a movie that can be re-edited and released after being screened. Such shameless things can be done. What future do you think this Chinese movie has? Our country’s
Theaters are still state-owned, so the General Administration still has considerable influence on film production.
What Chen Kaige is doing is squeezing out the share of Chinese films, which are not very good in the first place. It just means that the leaders of the General Administration really pretend not to see such things."
This is what Feng Xiaogang is angry about. In fact, even if "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin" can be re-edited and released, Feng Xiaogang is absolutely clear that the box office of such a movie will never be strong.
No one will spend an unjust amount of money to see a movie that they have already seen. But the key point is that this movie "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin" will occupy the resources of the theater chain. In this case, the theater chain where other movies are shown will
There will be less.
Wang Zhongjun seemed to look at this problem from the perspective of a businessman. He did not show anger like Feng Xiaogang at all. He said with a smile: "What can you do about this matter? I am a capable person, as long as I get
As for international awards, according to the hidden rules of the industry, you can enjoy such treatment. Who makes Chen Kaige a great director? In our country, except Zhang Yimou, who can be qualified to say that he is better than Chen Kaige?
There is nothing you can do about your proud capital." Feng Xiaogang snorted and said, "It's not like I have a good old man. Without him, he,,,,,,."
In fact, there is an unspoken rule in the industry. If a director wins an international award and brings glory to the country, the country will usually take appropriate care of him. Of course, if he is disobedient and does not pass the censorship, he will participate in foreign films.
Festivals and stuff don't count.
Both Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige are obviously very obedient people. Therefore, what Wang Zhongjun said at this time is that the country will give Chen Kaige a chance. Otherwise, the movie he re-edited would never be released.
Feng Xiaogang couldn't stand the opposition because of this. He wanted to shoot Chicken Feathers, but his boss was unwilling and asked Feng Xiaofang to continue making New Year films. If you want to shoot three New Year movies in a row, then we will allow you to shoot Chicken Feathers.
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This made Feng Xiaogang furious to death. Look at Chen Kaige. It was basically re-edited, but the movie can still be released, but the treatment is completely different.
No wonder he was very unhappy after hearing what Wang Zhongjun said.
But there is no way. Who knows that there is such an unspoken rule? In fact, the box office of Zhang Yimou's "Codename Jaguar" is not ideal, but he is an international director, and one failure is nothing.
If it were Feng Xiaogang, if he hadn't accumulated a reputation from one New Year's film after another, would he have the capital to film "One Piece of Chicken Feather" and "1942"?
Wang Zhongjun looked outside meaningfully and interrupted Feng Xiaogang: "You and my brothers can just say this. Don't say that in front of outsiders, especially in front of reporters. It's really not that oppressive.
It is said that everyone in the circle knows what is going on, but have you ever seen anyone say it so casually? Even Jiang Wen, who has always been unruly, dare not say such things. This thing is too offending.
Already."
There is really nothing wrong with it, but you just can’t say it out loud. This is how the entertainment industry is. Everyone knows some things, but if you say them out, you will offend others. Feng Xiaogang was also a little excited, and calmed down before saying, "I'm just like that."
He said, "How are you going? Do you want to go to the weekend party? This time, I think something different will happen at the party. The leaders have said that they will increase the box office this year, to one billion. I really dare to open my mouth, ten billion."
Hundreds of millions, it’s hard for me to see this thing.”
The party Feng Xiaogang mentioned was actually a gathering of some directors and producers in the entertainment industry. Such gatherings are basically not regular, but there are always one or two every year. Once something big happens,
If so, then someone will initiate such a gathering. The purpose is to discuss countermeasures. They are all people in the circle. They don’t look up but don’t look down. They usually come through discussions. Every industry has its circles.
, and the entertainment industry also has such a circle. Wang Zhongjun thought for a while and said: "Let's go this time, and let Lao Chen and the others follow them to show off and tell everyone that our Huayi Brothers are going to make big moves. This is also
It’s a channel. Let’s talk to the princess and see if we can get a few more places.”
Naturally, not everyone can attend a gathering like this. Only those who have enough say in the entertainment industry are qualified to attend.
For example, there is no problem for Wang Zhongjun and Feng Xiaogang to participate, and there is no problem for Chen Daomin to participate. However, if Huayi Brothers' Su Youpeng, Lin Xinru and others want to participate, it means that they are not qualified.
This party was much more upscale than Liu Xiaoqing's party, because it was a party hosted by the princess. In the office of Huihuang Film and Television, everyone heard that the boss was coming, and many people rushed over. Xu Zheng, Huang
Bo, Wang Baoqiang, and Ma Su and Wang Di.
After Huang Bo came in, he asked directly: "Boss, I heard that you are forcing the filming of a new movie. Is it true? If it is true, then don't forget me. If there is no male lead. Then the male lead
No. 2 is just fine."
Huang Bo has always been so carefree and confident when he wants a role. Xu Zheng said unceremoniously at the side: "Old Huang, what can you play? Are you a migrant worker? With your conditions, go to
Stop there, you don’t need to put on makeup to know that Xiangsi is a migrant worker. I have said it many times, no matter what, you have to wear a few famous brands, right? But what about you? Look at you, Xiu Shui bought this clothes, right?
, if you act as director like this, I tell you that the director may not be able to see you, and the drama manager will send you away directly."
Not everyone can understand such sarcasm. Wang Baoqiang said in confusion: "Brother Xu Zheng, why was Brother Huang dismissed by the show manager?"
Xu Zheng snorted and said, "Why? The theater manager sent you Brother Huang directly to the team of migrant workers. It's the kind of group performance that costs 20 yuan a day. You can't see the director at all."
Faced with Xu Zheng's sarcasm, Huang Bo was not polite at all. They were all from the same company. Huang Bo naturally knew Xu Zheng well. He made a contemptuous gesture and said: "You have the ability. If you have the ability, don't you?"
Were you driven back because of someone's favor? I also heard that you were fighting against other directors on the set. You wanted to be a director yourself, but you said that the director's methods were wrong, but you were kicked out without making any money. This
This thing is your masterpiece. You are the only one who wants to be a director as soon as you graduate. You can't even get a job as an advertising director, so you're not destined to be a supporting actor like me."
Once these two people started fighting, it would be endless. Fortunately, Ye Ming was here at such a time. Under such a situation, Ye Ming didn't need to speak at all. Fang Fang, who was sitting aside,
When the sister saw it, she glared at the two of them and said: "You are so busy, aren't you? You are so busy, aren't you? You are so busy. Go over there and quarrel on the street. There is a meeting now. You two are chattering endlessly.
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Sister Fang Fang plays the role of general manager in the company. Although she does not have the specific position of general manager, she is Ye Ming's agent. She is naturally the boss of Huihuang Film and Television Agents.
Ye Ming's work and life are all arranged by Sister Fang Fang. Therefore, it can be seen how high Sister Fang Fang's status is in the company.
Therefore, when he heard what Sister Fang Fang said, Xu Zheng quickly smiled and said nothing more, but glared at Huang Bo rudely, which meant, just wait, it won't be over next time. Huang Bo
Bo also snorted unceremoniously, indicating that he was not convinced and would come again.
Ye Ming knocked on the table and said: "The Lunar New Year films in the past two years have been quite popular, especially this year. At least six or seven companies have submitted films for the Lunar New Year. Our company cannot be willing to lag behind, so
, I decided to shoot a movie. The content is related to the Spring Festival travel rush. The name is "People on the Road". As for the actors, let me tell you, the specific starring actors are two people. I am one of them, and Wang Baoqiang is one of them.
A. For the remaining supporting characters, I will send the characters to you later?"
Such a decision is somewhat surprising. Wang Baoqiang, an extra actor who knows nothing, actually said he could play a supporting role. This is simply a great irony.
Although Xu Zheng and Huang Bo often quarrel, once their own interests are related to the issue, they are not polite at all at such a time.
Xu Zheng immediately said: "Boss, if you come to star, I have no objection. But Wang Baoqiang, do you think it's inappropriate for this guy to star? He also doesn't have the experience of Fang Mianmian."
." Huang Bo also said unceremoniously: "Yes, boss, why don't you think about it again? It's somewhat inappropriate for an inexperienced extra to be a starring role."
Wang Baoqiang was sitting there a little stupidly. He didn't know that happiness came so suddenly. He actually said that one day he could be a starring role. This was like pie in the sky. But when he heard that Xu Zheng and
After Huang Bo said these two people's words, he said with some lack of confidence: "Yes, boss, if I fail in the performance, I will be sorry for the company. Can I do it?" In fact, Ye Ming didn't say that at first.
He was going to star in the movie. Originally he was going to the UK, because there was news from the UK that the selection of roles for [Harry Potter] was about to begin. In other words, the first Harry Potter movie [Harry Potter] was about to begin.
"Special and the Philosopher's Stone" is about to enter the formal preparation stage, and the crew has invited Ye Ming to participate in the casting process.
But seeing Xu Zheng and Huang Bo together, there was no sense of unity at all. They were still from the same company. As a result, the two people attacked each other. Even if they had a good relationship, they couldn't stand each other at this time.
A quarrel. Therefore, originally he wanted to use the original team of Xu Zheng and Wang Baoqiang. But think about it, if Xu Zheng is given a chance at this time, he will definitely ignore Huang Bo. Let Huang Bo
Will he be convinced to play a supporting role? Although he must listen to what he said about changing broadcasts, under such a situation, Ye Ming is not willing to cause disharmony within his company, so he decided to play the role himself
For the role of the boss, Wang Baoqiang was asked to play another leading role. But Ye Ming just forgot that Wang Baoqiang was just a group actor now. He didn't have that much confidence at all. Ye Ming looked at Wang Baoqiang unceremoniously and said
: "Keep in mind, everyone in this world can say that you are not successful, but you alone cannot say that you are not successful. If you have lost confidence in yourself, then you are an actor."
The biggest tragedy is that since I let you act, it must be because I have my own intentions. I think you are capable of doing the job before I let you act."
Wang Baoqiang is so honest now. He smiled honestly and said: "I was just afraid of not being good at acting. Not long ago, I was moving bricks on the construction site. Now when I go back and say that I acted in a movie, you won't believe it in my family. I
After taking a photo with Brother Xu Zheng and Brother Huang, they believed that we were from the same company, and they were so envious of the people in our village."
Ye Ming laughed loudly and said: "Then let them continue to be envious. You have to believe that you will be successful one day. And I don't want you to act. You can act in your true colors. You can do other things."
You don’t have to worry about it at all.’ Seeing his boss saying that he could succeed, Wang Baoqiang seemed to have endless motivation. He nodded and said firmly: “Since the boss said that I can succeed, then I will give it a try.”
Ye Ming nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Xu Zheng and Huang Bo and said, "You two, now you know why I didn't let you star in it."
These two are both smart people. After hearing the true performance from Ye Ming's mouth, they knew that there was no chance for them.
The role needs to be performed as it is. Even if the best actor comes over, what will happen? Can the best actor act more like a migrant worker than a migrant worker? That is simply impossible. The best actor can only be said to be acting.
They look like migrant workers, but Wang Baoqiang is actually a migrant worker.
Therefore, the difference between them cannot be made up by performance.
Therefore, the two of them obediently stopped talking.
Ma Su took over the conversation with a smile and said: "Boss, what do you think the three of us should play? Is there any role suitable for us?"
This movie really does not only have one supporting actress, so Ye Ming nodded and said: "Don't worry, our company has always said that when making movies, we select actors from our own company first.
If the actors are competent, then they will never use other artists at this time. Like Huang Bo and Xu Zheng, you both have your own supporting roles. I will release Sister Fang and send the roles to you later.
, think about it yourself, of course, don’t delay the filming of [Bright Sword].”
Ma Su immediately said with a smile: "Don't worry, boss, the crew of Liangjian is about to end. At least the performances of a few of us have ended. What should we have said yesterday to persuade the boss to film by yourself."
"Bright Sword" was filmed earlier than "Love in the Rain", so even if the war scenes were more difficult to film, they were almost completed by this time.
Hearing this, Ye Ming nodded and said: "Okay, after you get the role, go back and figure it out for yourself. I will let you know when the filming will start."
One thing like this is that it was decided at the meeting. My company is so simple. I can shoot whatever I want. I have much more freedom than Han Shanping.
After Ye Ming left, Sister Fang Fang glanced at Huang Bo and Xu Zheng and said, "The boss's plan was that one of you two would star. Do you know why the boss changed his mind temporarily?"
This statement made Huang Bo and Xu Zheng very surprised. It turned out that the leading actor in "The Journey" was one of them. So why did the boss change his mind temporarily?
Seeing the puzzled looks in their eyes, Sister Fang Fang said bitterly: "It's because you two always quarrel. People in a company must pay attention to unity. This is what the boss has emphasized many times, but you
Have you ever taken such words to heart? You are still so noisy in front of the boss. Tell me, if the boss doesn't take care of you, who will take care of you two?"
This was Ye Ming's true intention. This result made Huang Bo sit there blankly, unable to recover for a long time.
Xu Zheng, on the other hand, glanced at Wang Baoqiang and secretly said in his heart, shit luck. (To be continued...)