Chapter 366 About "Geisha"
Zhang Chen was in Hollywood for several days and basically had no time to surf the Internet. Only when he came back this time did he realize that the most noisy thing on the Internet recently was not the upcoming "Fearless" but "Memoirs of a Geisha".
Many people are clamoring about why "Memoirs of a Geisha" has not been released in the country.
Damn it, Zhang Chen remembered that this movie wasn't even released in the country.
How can a literary film take up valuable introduction quota unless it can win an Oscar?
However, the quarrel on the Internet is indeed very fierce. The reason why it is said to be quarrel is that not only are there many netizens who support it, but there are even more netizens who oppose it.
Many people have expressed their distaste for this movie. The most common reason is why a movie about Japanese prostitutes has to be played by three Chinese actresses. Isn't Japan unable to find actors?
Zhang Chen didn't know why and couldn't figure out this logic.
But the main characters in "Geisha" are indeed Chinese actresses, Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li and Michelle Yeoh.
Michelle Yeoh is not Chinese, but she is Chinese and became famous in Hong Kong.
Zhang Chen read it for a long time and felt that the two parties arguing were quite boring. They didn't feel like they were good at arguing, so they just kept saying the same words over and over again.
After thinking for a while, he decided to write a blog to share his views and add some trouble to Sister Ziyi.
He is a very naive person, and Zhang Ziyi's choice of "Memoirs of a Geisha" instead of "Lake Eden" has always bothered him.
In fact, honestly speaking, was Zhang Ziyi's choice wrong?
That's right.
Later generations of Zhang relied on "Geisha" to get up.
She is indeed a toss-up, and her Jewish boyfriend helped her win a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress nomination, and she has soared since then.
Zhang is the only Chinese woman selected by Time magazine for its 2005 list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World.
Later, various endorsements were obtained.
At her peak, she alone had more endorsements than all other women in the country combined.
In comparison, "Eden Lake" is just a low-budget horror film, which really doesn't give her much help.
But the way Zhang Ziyi refused was so unsophisticated, it was equivalent to putting Zhang Chen, who was still emerging at the time, on the fire.
So Zhang Chen definitely wants to hack her~
Open the blog and start coding~
About "Geisha", bala bala~
I was almost done writing when my phone suddenly vibrated. I looked at the caller ID and saw that it was Han Sanping.
"Third Master~"
"Are you back from Hollywood?"
"Well, last night's flight~"
"Are you still in the capital now?"
"Hmm~"
"Then come to me~"
"Why, Third Master has good tea again?"
After getting acquainted with Han Sanping, Zhang Chen now speaks more and more freely.
"Why, you won't come if you don't have good tea?"
"Come on, come on, we'll be there soon~"
Zhang Chen immediately gave up and Han Sanping called him over. Something must have happened.
An hour later, Zhang Chen appeared in Han Sanping's office, sitting elegantly and drinking tea.
"Third Master, the taste of this tea is much different."
"Nonsense, you have looted all the good things. Where do you think I am, where someone delivers good tea every day~"
The old man and the young man were joking. Last time, in order to stop the fight between Zhang Chen and Poet Chen, he gave Zhang Chen all the good tea he finally got, but now this kid is here making sarcastic remarks.
"This is this year's release plan. Take a look and save yourself from bumping into it..."
Han Sanping pushed over a piece of paper, Zhang Chen picked it up and looked at it. It was the film list and release date of overseas blockbusters introduced in 2006.
The number of videos is fixed, but many dates are not marked, only a rough time.
The first month to bear the brunt of the hit was "King Kong," followed by "Poseidon," "Mission: Impossible 3," "Superman Returns," "The Da Vinci Code" and "Miami Vice."
Good guy, this thing is complete internal information.
Why China Film can easily dominate other film and television companies is not only because it controls many theaters, but also has the right to introduce Hollywood blockbusters.
What movies are introduced and when they are released are all decided by China Film.
If you don't deal with him, when your movie is released, he will directly arrange a Hollywood blockbuster to fight with you, and you will only cry.
Now, unlike twenty years later, few people want to watch Hollywood blockbusters.
Today's Hollywood blockbusters are still synonymous with being successful.
The list will not be announced to the public. Basically, the specific schedule will be announced a few months before the movie is released.
""A Quiet Place", "Painted Skin" and Ning Hao's new film, please confirm the release date in advance so that the people below can prepare early..."
Han Sanping admired Ning Hao very much, both in his previous life and in this life.
China Film also invested in "A Quiet Place", but it was very small. Han Sanping's investment focus this year is "Painted Skin".
But because of the lessons of "The Promise", Han Sanping also learned well.
Although he had confidence in Zhang Chen, he still decided to prepare in advance.
If "Painted Skin" also fails, we won't be too passive.
Moreover, there is a red line in China Film’s work, that is, the total annual box office of that year must be higher than that of the previous year. Yuan Kong's "The Promise" failed, and the annual box office almost fell short of expectations. In the end, China Film Group urgently moved "King Kong" originally scheduled to be released in January 2006 to December 2005, and this was the only way to recover.
""A Quiet Place" is on the summer schedule, "Painted Skin" is on the New Year's Eve schedule, and Ning Hao's "Racing" is on the eleventh schedule..."
The schedule selected by Zhang Chen basically did not exceed Han Sanping's expectations. In the current domestic market, there are only two or three most profitable schedules, and the best of them is undoubtedly the Lunar New Year schedule.
The blockbusters of various companies will basically be released in the Lunar New Year period. During the Lunar New Year period, China Film will basically not arrange for Hollywood blockbusters to compete.
"Okay, as long as you have an idea~"
Zhang Chen hesitated for a moment, "Let me ask more, won't "Memoirs of a Geisha" be released in China?"
Han Sanping lit a cigarette and leaned back in his chair: "Have you also seen the discussion online?"
Zhang Chen nodded: "I just saw it today. It was quite noisy."
Han Sanping blew out a smoke ring: "It is unlikely to be introduced. This film is too controversial. Colombia did apply, but we did not agree. You don't know, until now, there are a lot of reports about "Geisha" every day... …”
Zhang Chen was relieved when he heard that it would not be introduced.
"Indeed, the reputation of this film in North America is not very good~"
"Did you see it?"
"Hmm~"
Zhang Chen nodded: "I watched the screening in Los Angeles..."
"Geisha" obviously takes the route of competing for awards. Like Ang Lee's "Brokeback Mountain", it was first screened on a small scale. After gaining a certain reputation, the number of screening halls increased to about 1,000...
The domestic media made a mistake at the beginning, reporting wildly that "Memoirs of a Geisha" had failed in North America, with the box office on the first day only being 660,000 US dollars.
Little did they know that it was only showing on demand, and there were only a few cinemas showing it.
Of course, it is also true that the reputation is bad.
"Really bad?"
"There are no problems with the props, lighting, photography, and actors' performances, but the overall narrative is terrible. It is an Eastern story told from a Western perspective. It feels like the director has not understood the core of this Eastern story at all...
The whole movie says that 'Geisha is a secret art that transcends pornography', but the film shows exactly the opposite. ”
Take a look at what Zhihu has to say about this movie. The plot of the whole movie can be summarized in four sentences - flesh and blood are separated and sold far away, the lost girl asks for rescue, she has no choice but to give up her first night, and she becomes a mistress through twists and turns.
I really don’t understand why Gong Li and the others took on this drama, just because the producer is Spielberg?
Comparing Gong Li and Zhang Ziyi, you will find that the development of female stars is really the wave behind the Yangtze River pushing the waves ahead, and the waves in front die on the beach.
Gong Li was not even the heroine in "Memoirs of a Geisha". Sayuri played by Zhang Ziyi was the heroine. The original heroine of "The Banquet" was Gong Li, but later she was replaced by Zhang Ziyi.
It can be said that at this stage, Zhang Ziyi completely stepped on Gong Huang's path to enlightenment.
Emperor Gong was completely defeated in the two battles. Only Lao Mouzi supported her and cast her in "The Golden Armor", which was considered as a way to regain his respect.
But to be honest, if a female star wants to move up, this step is inevitable.
The track is too narrow~
There is not much demand for Chinese female characters internationally, just a face is enough.
If the people at the back want to go up, the people in the front must make room.
If you want to be among the top group, you need acting skills, scheming, calculation, and luck. Everything is indispensable.
Gong Li actually did not develop well after going abroad. Her only impressive works are "Memoirs of a Geisha", "Miami Vice" and "Young Hannibal".
"Miami Vice" was also released this year. This film is not outstanding at all. It is mediocre in all aspects. The only highlight is probably Gong Huang's passionate scene, but it was almost edited when it was released in China.
……
The next day, Zhang Chen was discussing the return schedule with his parents at home, and Zhang Guoli came to the door again.
"Is "Search" finished?"
"Well, we're already in post-production. I heard you're back, so I came over to have a look~"
"When are you leaving?"
"It should be soon, just in the next few days~"
"I have prepared some New Year's goods for you, specialties from the capital. I will bring them to you later..."
"Don't be so polite~"
"It's okay. You can't go back to your hometown more than once a year. You can't bring some specialties to your relatives and friends when you go back. Just listen to me..."
When it comes to worldliness, Zhang Guoli is indeed...
"Okay, thank you, Uncle Zhang~"
"Why are you being polite to me? By the way, I heard that the results of the annual bad film selection in Hong Kong have come out, and "The Promise" was ranked first among the four worst films..."
"Oh, I'm curious, who are the other three?"
"Haha, I don't know either."
"By the way, when are you planning to release "Search"?" Zhang Chen suddenly remembered the foreign film list he saw at Han Sanping yesterday, and was worried that "Search" would collide with that Hollywood blockbuster.
"I'm going to go to the May 1st gear."
After the movie is finished filming, it must be cashed in as soon as possible. The latest schedule is May 1st.
Of course it can also be used on Valentine's Day, but the effect on Valentine's Day is much worse.
Zhang Chen thought for a while, "Okay, I saw the Hollywood film list at China Film yesterday. "The Da Vinci Code" and "Poseidon" are in the middle of May and the end of May. If you choose the beginning of May, it shouldn't affect..."
(End of chapter)