On the narrow old street of Xiangjiang, Zhang Yuan was holding a box of curry fish eggs and talking to Nicholas Tse while eating.
Mr. Xie did not expect that Zhang Yuan would suddenly mention the special effects company.
In fact, this person is quite low-key and has never publicly announced that he has established a special effects company. Even most people in the mainland industry are not aware of it.
But when Zhang Yuan talked about the development of the mainland, Mr. Xie was a little moved.
Although PO Chaoting only has about a hundred employees, with his connections and abilities, coupled with the market size of Xiangjiang, he has actually reached a bottleneck.
Even if he wants to make a lot of money and get a high salary, he has to go to mainland China to film. How can he not know where the focus of the Chinese entertainment industry will be in the future?
In fact, from a mental point of view, Nicholas Tse is much easier to perform than the team of Cheng Guanxi, Shawn Yue and Wu Yan in the same period.
Those who invest most in the fashion industry and make money through the fan economy.
Xie Gongzi worked step by step from special effects, film and television production, to finally establishing his own personal IP, investing in catering, and became the person with the best career development among the generation in Xiangjiang.
"What do you think?" After thinking for a while, he turned to look at Zhang Yuan.
"I have also invested in many TV series and movies in mainland China, and will continue to invest in the future."
"I can discuss the post-production of these projects."
"Also , I am also familiar with the Magic City TV station, you should know this."
Mr. Xie nodded, he heard about Zhang Yuan and the Magic City TV station working together on the show.
"What I mean is, you have someone here."
"I'll provide the money."
"I'll find a relationship with the Magic City, and together we'll open a production company in the Magic City that will handle mainland special effects post-production."
The reason why Zhang Yuan chose A magical city, not an imperial city.
It’s because the water in the imperial capital is too deep and there are related households everywhere.
Later in 2010, an animation called "The Story of Lei Feng" was released on CCTV Children's Channel.
People can't believe that such stiff three-dimensional animations can still appear these days.
But such a rubbish animation has a total of 30 episodes, each episode is 15 minutes, and the total cost has reached 21 million!
Look at the credits of this animation.
My dear, this is not a company, it is just a family workshop.
From director to screenwriter, from producer to producer, they all have the same surname.
To be honest, if ten college students can get this thing done in a month, the total cost will not exceed 100,000 yuan.
Where did the remaining 20.9 million go?
It’s hard to say.
The first six of the top ten post-production special effects companies in the country are all from the Imperial Capital, and they are all in Chaoyang District.
The remaining four are located in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Yuhang and Jiangcheng.
If you are not a core member of the Imperial Circle, it will be extremely difficult for your special effects company to survive in the Imperial Capital.
So, Zhang Yuan’s plan is to use the Magic City as a starting point and springboard to seize the market outside the capital.
Wait until the company and yourself become bigger and stronger, then try to enter the capital of excellence to get a share of the pie.
"Okay, I'll think about it." Seeing that he was not just talking, but had already given a rough plan, Mr. Xie really started to think about it.
He and Zhang Yuan are both young, so they naturally feel close to him in this emerging industry.
It was already getting late, and the two returned to the vicinity of the crew.
At this moment, Uncle Long was dodging back and forth in the car formation.
“F*ck!”
Like last night, Zhang Yuan exclaimed again.
Yesterday there was just no safety rope, but today it’s even better.
Uncle Long stopped at the intersection that had been closed.
He is an international superstar after all. He just has the cards and with just one phone call, the Xiangjiang police blocked the road for him.
Unlike Zhang Yuan and others when they were filming "Crazy Stone", they begged their grandfather to sue their grandmother, and in the end they had to use Brother Hua's name to deceive people to succeed.
Chen Long was standing in the middle of the intersection, holding a baby basket in his hand.
Hoola!
As soon as the director shouted "ACTION!", two cars quickly passed from outside the camera and hit Uncle Long from the left and right sides.
A loud "dong" sound was heard. The fronts of the two cars hit each other and were twisted and deformed.
Uncle Long stepped forward one second before the impact and escaped the disaster.
Yes, this shot was rehearsed in advance.
The speed of the car is not too fast.
But Uncle Long didn't have any protective gear or protective measures.
If you sprain your feet or react slowly, you will be cut into meat patties on the spot!
Even if he doesn’t die, he will still be severely disabled.
If this kind of lens were shot in Hollywood, it would definitely require special effects.
But he came in person in such a calm manner, just to be serious.
A man with a net worth of several billion is risking his life for the audience on the big screen. Can you not buy a ticket?
And there was more to this scene than just this scene. Several cars collided with Uncle Long one after another. He had to move in an S-shaped position. If he took a wrong step, he would be seriously injured.
Zhang Yuan felt frightened just looking at it.
If he had been asked to do the sliding down the stairs scene last time, he would have dared to appear in the scene.
He really didn’t dare to do this car crash scene.
Too dangerous!
"Awesome is really awesome..." Zhang Yuan sighed: "But this is also the reason for the decline of dragon-style kung fu comedy."
Just like a dynasty, it rises and falls. Most of the reasons have strong internal connections.
The same goes for Chen Long’s kung fu movies.
Too much emphasis is placed on the power of "people", and it is all supported by Chenlong's personal IP.
This became the reason for the gradual decline of the family class in later generations.
Uncle Long is not only bold, but also very efficient in shooting. Such dangerous shots can be passed in one or two shots.
Soon transition.
Mr. Xie wanted to take him for a ride in the mountains.
But Zhang Yuan insisted on following the crew to have a look.
He was just too interested.
I have never seen filming like this.
Mr. Xie had no choice but to go with him.
But instead of just watching the show, he took out a laptop from the car, plugged it into the Internet at a nearby mobile phone store, and continued his career as an undead thief.
Zhang Yuan watched as the crew arrived in front of a public housing building that was very characteristic of Hong Kong.
It is equivalent to low-rent housing or affordable housing in mainland China.
However, Xiangjiang has done relatively well in this regard. Real poor people live in public housing.
Unlike the affordable housing in some big cities in mainland China, the community is full of Mercedes Benz and Porsche, and those who drive Toyota are not qualified to live there...
Zhang Yuan looked up and saw After smoothing out the protruding air-conditioning units on the outer wall, he knew what scene he was going to film!
Uncle Long climbed out of the building from the window of a room on the sixth floor and stepped on an outdoor unit of an air conditioner.
There was still no safety rope, but under the director's persuasion, Uncle Long tied the thinnest wire around his waist.
Because he is afraid that the thread is too thick and will affect his flexibility of movement.
I saw him take a few deep breaths, and just waiting for the director's order, he exerted his legs and jumped into the air more than ten meters high.
A second later, he landed firmly on another outdoor unit of the air conditioner, and then repeated the sequence.
Zhang Yuan was already numb when he saw him moving around outside the building like Super Mario.
Needless to say, the consequences of falling if one of them fails to stand firm.
But seeing that it was Chen Long who was doing such a dangerous job, it felt very reasonable...
If someone else had shot this scene, even if no special effects were needed, a body double would have to be used.
All the people on the upper floors are stand-ins, and all you have to do is make a single-cut shot of the final landing and jump up by yourself.
But Uncle Long didn’t.
He took one shot to the end!
Jumping back and forth from the sixth floor to landing is a complete shot, no one makes any cuts, it’s all done by yourself!
It’s true that talented people are brave.
And after such a thrilling series of actions, he had to play against the policeman who played an old friend in the play, and Yuan Biao, who was really an old friend and his junior brother outside the play.
“Hey, there’s a class reunion next week.”
"Elementary school or middle school?"
"Small, not middle school..." Yuan Biao also said the wrong word.
Uncle Long kicked his junior brother angrily.
“Hey, I just took one shot!”
“You said the wrong word and still laughed!”
We can only do it all over again.
Jump down from the sixth floor again!
Zhang Yuan had goosebumps all over his body.
He said in his heart that he would never take Chen Long's role in the future.
After this scene is shot, the crew's day's work is finally over.
Uncle Long, who had just finished the two "jumping off building" scenes, kept his face unchanged and happily took him to dinner to see him off.
"Hey, you kid is still playing."
Seeing Ting Feng playing games nearby, Uncle Long couldn't help but say something.
You are one of the leading figures of the younger generation in Hong Kong. But while your peers from Mainland China are studying filming, you are just playing around.
Play again and it’s over!
Zhang Yuan is here as a guest star, so naturally he won't get paid.
According to industry rules, if you come to help without getting paid, the host must treat you to a meal.
He brought down a large restaurant nearby.
More than half an hour later, looking at the abalone wing belly and lobster grouper on the table, he felt a little worried.
“If I stay for another two weeks, I will have to suffer from gout.”
It doesn't make much sense to do this every day.
It’s fresh.
But if you eat instant noodles every day and occasionally have a meal of abalone, ginseng and wing belly, that would be delicious.
Just like playing with a dry and thin girl like Zhang Ziyi every day, and occasionally switching to a white, tender and moist girl like Li Xiaoran for natural enjoyment. Then if I play with Dabai every day... I seem to still enjoy it.
There are many more people on the table today.
In addition to the director, Uncle Long, Goo Jai, Yuen Biao, and Mr. Xie, there is also a tall mixed-race girl and a fat, greasy-looking middle-aged man.
The two newcomers were polite to Zhang Yuan, but they didn't pay much attention to him and showed an indifferent attitude.
But Yuan Biao was good to Zhang Yuan.
After all, I know Zhang Yuan practices martial arts, and I feel very close to him.
Counting him and Uncle Long, he has already seen four of the Seven Little Fortunes.
"Come, let's all pay respects to Zhang Yuan and thank this mainland friend for his help in our film." Uncle Long took the lead in raising a glass.
Everyone drank it all, except the tall mixed-race guy.
It’s not that he is arrogant, but that he is decent enough.
Even Chen Long was polite to this woman, not like he always wanted to take advantage when facing Gao Yuanyuan.
Because this woman is Yanzu’s girlfriend and future wife.
Her biological father is the president of Caesars Palace Casino in Las Vegas.
And her ex-boyfriend is Oscar winner Adrien Brody, the tall and lanky Jewish man in "The Pianist".
And this woman is proficient in Hebrew and is a core member of the Lighthouse Country Squid Circle.
People coming to Xiangjiang to film movies are just an extension of their modeling work, so naturally they have no interest in Zhang Yuan, a mainland kid.
Zhang Yuan didn't care either. He was not from the mainland at all. He and the other party had different cultural interests, so there wouldn't be any intersection for the time being.
After three rounds of wine, the five flavors of food are gone.
Unlike Mr. Xie, Zhang Yuan just eats. He actually has his own purpose in coming to eat.
He raised his glass, looked at Uncle Long, and said.
"Uncle Long, I want to ask you something."
"Okay, you tell me." Chenlong responded readily.
Although the contact time has not been long, he is quite optimistic about this mainland youngster. At least his acting talent and hard work are much better than those of his peers in Xiangjiang.
"You held an unusual charity race in Shanghai the year before last, right?"
"Yes." Uncle Long was very puzzled as to why he suddenly mentioned this.
"It's like this..." Zhang Yuan roughly explained everything about the Hao family's racing.
“I would like to ask you for any precautions or details?”
Upon hearing the name of the Hao family, everyone present sat up straight, even Yanzu's girlfriend became more serious.
Uncle Long raised his eyebrows in surprise. He didn't expect this kid to still hide such a big baggage.
Of course it is all given to everyone.
Chenlong has a tradition of racing.
But this guy’s car is the same as his usual style, that is, there are many women.
Only female celebrity racing meets will be held.
It is the Hao family's task after Zhang Yuan's farewell, so naturally it cannot be so limited.
Both men and women have it.
The specific event process is coordinated by Jiushi Group and SMG in Shanghai Magic City with Hao Family. He only needs to arrange the personnel and warm-up performances.
"Uncle Long, do you two have time later?" He looked at Chen Long and Gu Tianle.
"Would you like to participate in the charity race?"
"I can help arrange a link to promote the "Baby Project"."
When Chenlong heard this, his eyes lit up.
“Okay, no problem, I’ll make time to come over.”
“I like to do charity!”
Any activity must have a big flag.
The organizer’s banner is Haojia, indicating that this event is serious and not a pheasant competition.
And if Chen Long is among the guests, it means that the guest lineup for this race is not second-rate or third-rate, but top-notch!
This can draw a level line for the event and attract the attention of a large number of celebrities.
Big brother’s appeal cannot be overshadowed.
And Chenlong also felt that Zhang Yuan could handle things.
If you give the film a chance to promote, it will not be in vain.
Originally, the box office focus of "Baby Project" is in mainland China, so wouldn't it be just right?
It is equivalent to giving Haojia a platform to warm up its own movies.
Besides, doing charity is also good for your own image.
"Don't leave for a while. Let's talk in detail." Uncle Long said with a smile on his face.
"Ting Feng, are you coming to help warm up the venue?" Zhang Yuan looked at Mr. Xie next to him.
"I can also get in touch with people from the Magic City Station and investigate the later stage and advertising market of the Magic City."
When Mr. Xie heard this, he was very excited and immediately agreed.
In this way, it means that the three generations of old, middle and young people in Xiangjiang, Chen Long, Gu Tianle and Nicholas Tse will all come back to participate in the charity race.
Zhang Yuan made some calculations and concluded that the Xiangjiang side should be about the same.
Just see if Brother Hua has time to come forward.
Yode will run another round of advertising for "Crazy Stone".
After talking about this,
the other of the two participants whom Zhang Yuan was not familiar with, the fat middle-aged man, suddenly raised his eyebrows at Zhang Yuan. Wine glass.
This one had a small role in the film.
The famous scene of slapping Uncle Long’s hand with a shovel against the wall of a public housing estate was performed by him.
"Thank you." Zhang Yuan drank it politely.
"He is the gambling king's son-in-law." Mr. Xie whispered beside him.
“Oh...”
Only then did Zhang Yuan realize that this must be the husband of He Chaoyi, the most favored member of the gambling king family.
The gambling king opened a film and television company directly for his daughter.
The gambling king is also the younger brother of the Hao family.
Their family also contributed money to the construction of the Water Cube along with the Hao family.
Including many donations and investments in mainland China, the old man led his family to make them.
Otherwise, with their business and background, something would have happened after the return of Lisboa in 1999.
And the final decline of the Hong Kong circle is actually related to the gambling king family.
After the death of the gambling king in 20 years, the head of the family, He Chaoqiong, immediately attacked Xi Mihua and Beng Yaju.
Firstly, he wanted to clear away his family's illegal property, and secondly, these two people were supported by the fourth wife, and they were involved in the internal struggle of the gambling king's family.
As a result, the fourth wife was forced to find He Chaoqiong in person for peace talks.
In the end, the new head of the family arranged the position of deputy director of the company for the fourth eldest son, and transferred part of the company's profits, and the two shook hands and made peace.
The new head of the family is really powerful in his tactics. He is indeed the successor chosen by the old man himself.
As soon as the two biggest Junket Operators in China under the fourth wife fell, the Hong Kong circle lost its last investor and breathing space.
Zhang Yuan looked at the big fat man in front of him and said to himself that everyone has his own destiny.
Some people are really lucky.
This person who went to the He family could be regarded as having a top-notch meal.
And this man’s father was just an accountant at first, but he got close to the eldest lady of the Taiping Biscuit Company in the company.
Both fathers and mothers are living in poverty, so the son inherits his father's business...
Zhang Yuan is still polite to this person, but he knows that he and his wife are actually He is a marginalized member of the family and has no rights, so his interests are average.
The meal ended quickly. After finishing the meal, Uncle Long took him to the room and chatted for a long time.
The content of the discussion was nothing more than future work plans, details of the charity racing, etc.
He did impart a lot of experience to him.
Before leaving, he also said that he would take him to Hollywood if he had the opportunity in the future.
Zhang Yuan naturally smiled and thanked him.
But I was thinking...
"You and Li Lianjie are both a kung fu emperor and a kung fu superstar."
"They both said they would take me to Hollywood."
"The result is that, Lao Li There is no clue.”
Zhang Yuan knew that it was better to rely on others than to rely on himself, and he had to find a way out on his own.
Besides, he is different from most Chinese actors these days.
They are flocking to Hollywood, but Zhang Yuan understands that you can go to Hollywood, but you can never stay with yellow skin.
Just like studying abroad, you can be gold-plated, but it is almost never possible to truly become a member of someone else's family.
It is better to make money domestically.
Taking the car back to my hotel, I found that there were still many reporters from Hong Kong standing guard.
But he doesn't care anymore.
Tonight is the last night, the affairs in Xiangjiang have been settled, and he will return to the mainland tomorrow.
He planned to go to the nearby Guangdong Province first to visit an animation company.
After washing up, I was about to go to bed when I received a call from Cheng Hao.
"Have you read the recent news and comments about you on the Internet?" The other party's attitude was a bit strange.
“What’s wrong?”
Cheng Hao frowned: "It seems that a lot of people are exposing dirt on you."
"In the past few days, the trend has become more and more intense."
Zhang Yuan Put down your phone and immediately ask your assistant to bring you a computer.
Looking online, there are quite a lot of revelations... (End of chapter)