Chapter 338 Yuan Shanshan and Zu Feng
Liu Jiang, a graduate of Beidian's acting department in 1988, turned director after graduation.
China National Theater has actors, and Nortel has directors.
Although there are many directors coming out of Nortel, almost none of them is from the directing department. They are all transferred from other departments.
Liu Jiang is undoubtedly one of them.
Liu Jiang is still not well-known now, and even in later generations, he is not considered to be in the first rank. At most, it can only be said that he has a place in the field of TV dramas, but he is what Star Entertainment needs most now.
"Now that the leading role and the main supporting roles have been decided, can you give me the remaining supporting roles?" Dong Jianqiang suddenly spoke.
"Why, are you useful?"
"No, I'm going to use it as a favor. To hang out in this circle, you have to have a lot of friends~"
< br>Zhang Chen is a big shot, and he likes to offend people when he has nothing to do. The overall style of Xingchen Entertainment is also on the hard side, but there is always someone to surround people, and this task naturally falls on Dong Jianqiang.
"Wang Jinghua's side, Chang Jihong's side, there is still light, many places need to be improved, everyone is exchanging resources..."
Dong Jianqiang explained a little more.
"Well, then you make the decision."
Anyway, the rest are small roles, which are the same for everyone. It would be good to be able to play a role in Dong Jianqiang's hands.
This is because their company does not sign artists and does not require many resources. Otherwise, at least one male and female lead would be needed.
"Then I'll start contacting them to sign the contract." Chen Xi said.
"Okay, let's sign it."
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In the afternoon, Zhang Chen went to China Film Academy.
Mr. Han was very kind to him. He went to the United States for two months. Naturally, he would bring some gifts when he came back. It didn’t matter whether the gifts were expensive or not, the main thing was his sincerity.
"Here, take a seat~"
Han Sanping is a heavy smoker, and the office is filled with smoke all year round, like Penglai Wonderland.
As soon as Zhang Chen entered, he was almost smoked out.
It wasn’t until the door was opened to dry out that people were finally able to enter.
"I regret bringing you a gift." Zhang Chen said as he put the gift on the table.
"Let's see what you brought me~" The two of them are now a bit close to each other. Zhang Chen doesn't show courtesy to Han Sanping, and Han Sanping doesn't act like an elder.
"Hey, cigar~"
"Well, authentic Cuban cigars, each one is rubbed on the girl's thigh~"
"Go ~"
The old man and the young man laughed inappropriately.
"Then I'll accept it." Han Sanping took out one and stuffed the rest into the drawer with a smile.
“It’s better to smoke less.”
Zhang Chen also smokes, but he still feels that Han Sanping smokes too much.
Han Sanping didn't want to talk about this topic, so he asked: "There are a lot of reporters who want to interview you in the past two days, right?"
Zhang Chen nodded, pretending to be exaggerated: "Then why? Quite a few, that’s quite a lot, with loud gongs and drums, firecrackers blasting, red flags waving, and huge crowds of people..."
"Get out of here, why are you talking about cross talk with me?"
A cigar flew over, Zhang Chen stretched out his hand to clamp it, and Han Sanping took out a new one from the drawer and used cigar pliers to remove the head. Then use a lighter to bake.
Zhang Chen followed suit, and the air index in the office dropped again by several degrees.
"How about "The Promise"?" Zhang Chen asked knowingly.
Han Sanping sighed when he heard this: "The sales are very poor..."
"How come? Didn't it break the first weekend box office record?"
Han Sanping did not answer immediately this time, but shook his head.
"In short, it's hard to describe in one sentence..."
He firmly pursues the blockbuster strategy, and "The Promise" is one of his big bets. He didn't expect Poet Chen to pull his hips so hard.
Zhang Chen actually understands Han Sanping a little bit. China Film is equivalent to being kidnapped.
I knew it was a bad movie, but I could only help him promote it.
Many of the 350 million cost are investments from China Film Group. Once a loss occurs, he, the advocate, will be the first to bear the responsibility.
Although he has a transcendent status in China Film and Television now, it depends on time.
When you stumble, someone might come up and add insult to injury.
"Director Chen really did me a disservice this time. If it weren't for your "Taken", this year's total box office might not be as good as last year's. That would be a big deal. Mistake.”
China Film Group is not just a film studio, it has a political mission.
The bustling domestic film market is one of the most important.
No matter how prosperous it is, the total box office must at least increase year by year.
You told me that the domestic film market is developing in a good direction, but this year’s total box office is still not as good as last year’s. So what are you trying to do?
"How is the filming of "A Quiet Place" going?" Han Sanping didn't want to continue the topic just now, so he asked about Zhang Chen's new project.
"The filming has been completed and we are currently in post-production."
"When are you planning to release it?"
"It will be released in the summer."
Han Sanping nodded: "Then the box office Well, how much do you estimate it will be?”
“One hundred million is definitely no problem. Whether it can exceed 200 million depends on fate.”
"Taken" exceeded 200 million, which does not mean that all his future movies can exceed 200 million.
Otherwise, the box office of "House of Flying Daggers" will not be as good as "Hero".
Han Sanping's frowning brows finally relaxed a little, and he asked again: "What about "Painted Skin"?"
"It will start shooting after the New Year, and it is estimated that it will take about two months to shoot. For at least three months, I am planning to compete in the ring with Zhang Yimou's "Golden Armor" during the Lunar New Year period."
"Do you really want to compete in the ring?" Han Sanping's brows that had just relaxed wrinkled again when he heard that he was going to compete in the ring.
Zhang Yimou is one of the few great directors in China who can handle the box office, and Zhang Chen happens to be too.
From his point of view, both of them are indispensable figures for the prosperity of the domestic film market, and the last thing he wants to see is the two of them fighting in the ring.
"I can't help it. Zhang Weiping messed with me like that before. I will definitely fight back. There is no suitable movie for this year's "Riding Alone", otherwise I will never let him have an easy time..."
< br>"But..."
"Okay, Third Master, don't try to persuade me. Let me make it clear that I have no objections to Zhang Yimou himself, but that bastard Zhang Weiping, I will kill him. Yes.
And the Wang brothers, when they were in the first year of junior high school, they should have thought that one day I would be the fifteenth~"
Now that the words had come to this, Han Sanping knew that he could no longer persuade him.
It’s useless to persuade.
If young people are not energetic, are they still called young people?
“By the way, Third Master, China Film lost money on “The Promise” and “Painted Skin”. "Should we consider it..."
According to their original agreement, China Film Group will definitely participate in "Painted Skin". Zhang Chen is finally preparing to make a blockbuster film. How could China Film not get involved?
However, the box office failure of "The Promise" made China Film very passive, and also gave those forces in the group that opposed Han Sanping an excuse to launch an attack.
Unexpectedly, the third master waved his hand angrily, "You underestimate me too much. "The Promise" did lose money, but the previous "Shark Beach", "Manslaughter" and "Hurricane Rescue" all lost money. I have actually made money. If someone dares to talk about "The Promise", I will dare to spit in his face.
Investing in movies is an investment behavior. What is investment behavior? If he dares to pat his chest and say that every movie he invests in will not lose money, then I will let him sit in his current position. If he can't do it, just shut up..."
Han Sanping is very confident in what he said. So far, every movie produced by Star Entertainment has been invested by China Film Group, and without exception, it has made a lot of money. This is his confidence.
"But boy, you must do a good job in "Painted Skin". I am counting on you to give me a turnaround~"
Han Sanping warned Zhang Chen a few more words, fearing that Zhang Chen would be complacent.
Actually, there was one thing he didn't say. Cheng Tian dragged John Woo to make a big-budget "Red Cliff", but he didn't plan to bring China Film to play with him. This is because Chi Guoguo looked down on him, Han Sanping.
The third master was also holding a breath in his heart.
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During the time when Zhang Chen and Master Han were meeting, Chen Xi was also calling the main and supporting characters of "Before Dawn" one by one.
"Teacher Chen, it has been decided that you will play the role of Tan Zhongshu. Whenever you have time, we will sign the contract. Of course, it depends on your time. You can do it at any time..."
"Xiao Ming, this is Chen Xi. Director Zhang has seen the list of personnel today and finally decided that Zu Feng, whom you recommended, will play the role of Li Bohan. No one answered his phone. Can you help me inform you when you will be free to come to the company? Sign the contract..."
Then she called Yang Xiaomi again.
"Mimi, I have good news for you. The candidate for the female lead of "Before Dawn", Gu Yejia, has been decided, and it's you..."
"Ah~" came an exclamation from the other side, followed by a burst of joy.
"Sister Xixi, thank you. It must have been your recommendation in front of Director Zhang that gave me this opportunity. Thank you, thank you..."
Yang Xiaomi was so happy that she was a little incoherent. , Chen Xi on the other end of the phone can completely understand her joy at this time.
"Okay, don't be polite to me. If you really want to thank me, just promise me that you must think carefully about the role this time and perform it well.
This play But Director Zhang caught it himself. If you mess up, I won’t be able to help you get roles anymore.”
"Don't worry, Sister Xixi, I can do it. I will definitely perform well..."
Yang Xiaomi's tone was extremely sincere.
After a few more words, Chen Xi wanted to call his actor, and the two ended the call.
Yang Xiaomi was still immersed in the joy just now, when Yuan Shanshan's voice sounded next to her.
"Mimi, what are you so happy about? I just heard what you said, you got the heroine of a TV series?"
"Well, a friend introduced me to a drama, and he just informed me that I have been selected as the heroine."
Yang Xiaomi said it openly, enjoying the envious glances around her.
Yang Xiaomi had already published works before entering Nortel, and had already signed a contract with the company.
It can be said that her starting point is higher than everyone in her class.
While her classmates were still learning acting skills, she had already acted in a TV series.
When her classmates started looking for internship opportunities, she was already the number one heroine in a TV series.
"Mimi, congratulations, you are so awesome~"
"I envy you so much~"
"Yes, yes, you are so awesome, we are still here In class, you have already played the heroine~"
The compliments from her classmates made Yang Xiaomi feel good.
"No, no, you will definitely be able to play your own heroine in the future."
"Hey, Mimi, I don't care, you must treat me tonight..."
Speaking It was Yuan Shanshan who was in the same dormitory. She also had the best relationship with Yang Xiaomi.
"No problem, I'll treat you. What do you want to eat tonight~"
As a big girl in the capital, Yang Xiaomi is still very arrogant in her work. She generously expressed that she would like to treat everyone in the evening. Just click casually.
Everyone else in the dormitory was playing around, but Yuan Shanshan took the opportunity to be alone and begged Yang Xiaomi: "Mimi, since you are the heroine, can you talk to your producer about it? Give me a role, even a small role~"
When Yang Xiaomi heard this, she was immediately embarrassed. She didn't expect that Yuan Shanshan would ask her for this.
But she herself was begging for help, and how could she help others? She hesitated for a moment.
"Good Mimi, please help me. We are good sisters. Don't worry, I won't tell anyone else..."
Yuan Shanshan begged again, which made Yang Xiaomi couldn't help but hesitate, and seemed to be trying to put up a fight. After a while, she had to say: "I... let me try~"
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On the other end, Huang Xiaoming was also calling Zu Feng.
"Monitor, I have called you several times but no one answered~"
"Oh, Xiao Ming, I was in class just now and my phone was muted."
Zu Feng's appearance is not impressive, Yuan Shikong did not have any famous works before "Latent", but he is actually a classmate of Huang Xiaoming, Zhao Yanzi, Chen Kun and others, and he is also the monitor.
After graduation, others went on to develop their own careers, but Zu Feng chose to stay in school to teach and became an acting teacher.
“Hey, my squad leader, you can’t be like this. Xingchen Entertainment called you, but couldn’t reach you, so they called me. Look, if it weren’t for Knowing the relationship between the two, the opportunity might have slipped away like this."
Huang Xiaoming rambled, but Zu Feng perked up after hearing this: "What, is there a result?"
Huang Xiaoming on the other end of the phone chuckled and said, "Why, are you anxious now?"
"Stop being so pretentious, is there any result?"
Huang Xiaoming also knew that this was not the time to joke, so he simply said: "Yes, Li Bohan's person has been chosen, it's you, congratulations, squad leader~"
Zu Feng on the other end was also very happy, but not It's so embarrassing, but I can't take the smile back no matter what.
"Thank you, Xiao Ming. If it weren't for your recommendation, I wouldn't have had this opportunity~"
Zu Feng was recommended by Huang Xiaoming. He told Chen Xi, My squad leader is a "drama addict" and has very good acting skills, but he is not well-known.
Chen Xi remembered that he auditioned Zu Feng for this casting, and then he had the opportunity to make an alternative selection.
"You're welcome. The most I can do is ask someone to give you a chance to audition. Being selected depends more on yourself."
Huang Xiaoming has many friends in the circle, and there is a reason why he is so popular. of.
He is really nice and willing to help others. He has a good character and is the type that the boss likes and the employees also like.
In terms of character, he is probably a bit like Liu Tianwang. He can handle all aspects well, but he doesn't have the same vision for finding a girlfriend.
“When are you going to sign the contract?”
"Tomorrow."
"Well, let's go together then. If we can meet Director Zhang, I will introduce you to him."
Huang Xiaoming is ready to do his best to send Buddha to Buddha. to the west.
Since I have already helped him, I might as well help him expand his network.
And I also need to meet Zhang Chen, which is a good excuse.
People's relationships only get closer by moving around. Huang Xiaoming understands this very well.
(End of this chapter)