Chapter 755: Mythical Ambition, The Last Dance
“Sister Wang, I’m really sorry, thank you for your understanding.”
“Tangtang will definitely be here in half an hour, half an hour at most.”
Dingdang waited for half an hour in the parking lot downstairs of the community, holding his mobile phone and constantly calling to communicate with the organizer of the event.
As Tang Yan’s assistant for several years, I usually handle a lot of things, big and small.
For example, in the unexpected situation she encountered today, she first had to contact Tang Yan to determine the specific situation, and then communicate with the organizer to try to postpone the event for half an hour.
Fortunately it was just a brand event and not an awards ceremony, otherwise it would have been embarrassing to be blocked out.
After doing the above, she also wanted to appease the big fans who arrived at the event in advance.
As a personal assistant, Dingdang certainly knew why Tang Yan, who had always been punctual, got up late.
The relationship between Governor Zhou and his boss is not a day or two.
This large flat located in the well-established wealthy district of Xuhui Riverside is the base where the two often have trysts.
"Dingdang, have you been waiting for a long time?"
"Sister Tangtang, no, I just arrived."
See the long legs and long hair The airy Tang Yan walked over quickly, and Ding Dong took the initiative to greet her: "Sister Tangtang, you look really good today."
"Yes?"
"Really."
A woman who is moisturized does look different.
Tang Yan's skin seemed to be glowing compared to usual. She smoothed her hair with a smile on her face: "How was the communication at the event?"
"Already talked to The organizer has made the connection.”
“Well, let’s get in the car first”
On the way to the event, Dingdang pricked up his ears and listened to Tang Yan talk about the dinner where the big guys gathered last night, and secretly remembered it in his heart.
Fish have their own paths, and shrimps have their own paths.
In this vanity fair, celebrities have their own celebrity circles, and their assistants also have their own social circles.
The comparison is nothing more than the popularity and status of the boss.
The things Tang Yan just said, with a little artistic processing, are enough to become bragging rights with her friends.
Tang Yan was applying essence to her skin in front of the makeup mirror when she suddenly said: "Dingdang, who is Cook?"
Dingdang next to her burst into laughter: "Sister Tangtang, what are you using? Which company does your mobile phone belong to? ”
< br>Looking at the rose gold iPhone 6plus in her hand, Tang Yan gradually showed a look of surprise on her face: "It's him..."
There are many people named Haonan in Xiangjiang, but there is only one Haonan in Causeway Bay. .
There are many people named Cook in the world, and the one whose name can be remembered is Cook.
"Sister, why did you suddenly mention Cook?"
"Oh, it's nothing."
Tang Yan came back to her senses and smiled: "He seems to be coming to the Star Game today. ”
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Tim Cook came to Star Games suddenly.
Zhou Yutang was also surprised when he received the call.
The CEO of the world's most valuable technology company seems to have excluded activities related to Apple's supply chain every time he visits China.
We will allocate time to have in-depth exchanges with companies in the software ecosystem.
Star Games has made great moves this year, and its domestic web game and mobile game business is booming.
Especially "Honor of Kings", after it stormed onto the best-selling list of the mobile game AppStore, it has never fallen back from its top position, as stable as an old dog.
The stunning performance of "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds" that has taken the world by storm has made Star Games one of the fastest-rising and most high-profile game companies in China.
The communication between Zhou Yutang and Cook at Star Games took more than an hour in total.
This foreigner is very understanding of people and the world.
Zhou Yutang did not lose herself in the "Amazing."
I have experienced similar situations many times.
The position you stand is high enough and you are surrounded by good words.
Last night, Boss Guo even praised him as a rare genius.
I actually chatted with MiHoYo’s team and Feng Ji from Youke for a while.
The base of game science is in Suzhou, but Feng Ji brings his team to Star Games every month for exchanges and learning.
It is not advisable to work behind closed doors. Only through mutual communication can problems be discovered and solved.
Feng Ji was very energetic. While promoting the "Black Myth" project, the game science team was also divided into groups to develop the "Art of War: Crimson Tide" mobile game.
Zhou Yutang was not very interested in mobile games. Instead, he looked at the staged results of "Black Myth: Wukong" and was very satisfied. He couldn't help but ask:
"Can it be available next year? Make it?"
"It's a bit difficult."
Feng Ji laughed and explained patiently: "Now we have only completed the plot structure and the prologue. >
As for the game engine, tools and technical framework, they all need to be re-evaluated and tested. This is a very long process. At that time, people may have to be sent to various parts of the country to collect map materials.”
Speaking of technology. , Zhou Yutang was confused
But when it came to the content of Journey to the West, he could tell a thing or two. .
I am especially interested in the alternative perspective of Black Myth to interpret the story of Journey to the West. I even approve of Feng Ji’s intention to promote traditional Chinese cultural elements in the game, nodding and saying:
" I will ask Zhang Yiming to contact you later, and the entire Jiangdong database can be fully opened to Youke. ”
"I would like to thank Mr. Zhou on behalf of my brothers."
Feng Ji's eyes were shining behind his glasses.
With his back against a big tree to enjoy the shade, the resources Zhou Yutang has at his disposal can definitely help him avoid many detours.
"Do a good job. If you have any questions, please call me directly."
Zhou Yutang patted Feng Ji on the shoulder, with expectation in his tone: "I am looking forward to the release of "Black Myth" ”
As soon as the cloud palace sounded, how many people's childhood was that?
He saw Feng Ji’s current achievements and was full of expectations for the future.
Star Games’ “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds” is popular all over the world, and mobile game projects are also under continuous development.
"Mr. Zhou..."
About four o'clock in the afternoon, Chen Min took the initiative and said, "How about we have dinner together later?"
"Forget it about eating, I have to go to the venue to see it."
There was still some time before dinner, Zhou Yutang looked at his watch, took Ni Ni, patted his butt and left.
It is enough to understand the operation of the entire Star Game. As for the specific matters of the game major, it is still left to Chen Min to handle.
After getting into the luxury Mercedes-Benz business car, Ni Nili adjusted the skirt on her hips and reported the itinerary to Zhou Yutang, who was resting with his eyes closed.
Mingjie still has a few meetings with Station B.
I will go to Tian Ming's house when I have time. The gifts for the children have been arranged.
There are many things to do, let’s take them one by one. First, let’s take a look at the status of a few of our own movies.
This year's Magic City International Film Festival is directed by a very important leader in Shanghai, so it is particularly grand. More than 400 Chinese and foreign filmmakers were invited to the opening ceremony alone.
After the opening ceremony and the closing ceremony, there will be screenings of competitive films, special film festivals, and an action film week specially designed for Jackie Chan.
As for the Asian Newcomer Award, Movie Channel Media Award and other awards, they were also awarded during this period, which can be regarded as appetizers before the Golden Goblet Award.
Activities such as international film market exchange meetings, film industry forums, and master lectures.
Zhou Yutang received invitations and rejected them all.
A bunch of experts sit in a circle, point out the country, and talk rhetorically.
If you have this time, it is better to manage your time.
However, this kind of occasion is Poet Chen's favorite.
This year, as the dean of the Modu Film School of Modu University, Poet Chen stole the show.
Zhou Yutang was listening to Xiao Chen's lively recounting of the gossip: "At the Masters Forum of the Shanghai Film Festival, Poet Chen talked freely and revealed that he himself was a gentle man when he was a child, and he longed for people who were fierce and brave."
"Then what?"
"Then, Director Chen Da said that when he was in his forties, he got into a fight and beat six people by himself."
"Win the fight. Are you done yet?”
"No, Director Chen said that he was beaten to a bloody head, but he felt that with the courage of an ordinary man, he overcame the fear deep in his heart and truly stood up."
"That's better than Master Ye." Almost."
Zhou Yutang's unexpected words made Xiao Chen smile so cute that his rabbit teeth appeared.
When I arrived at the venue, I saw a huge poster of "Chill 2" as the opening film.
“Huh? Why is the boss in position C.”
Xiao Chen from the assistant team shouted softly.
On the huge poster of "Cold War 2", Zhou Yutang's handsome face is particularly prominent in the C position, and next to him are Aaron Kwok, Tony Leung Ka-fai and Chow Yun-fat.
If you don’t look carefully, the small words “special guest appearance” can easily be overlooked.
Ni Ni suddenly remembered the situation in the past when celebrities from Hong Kong came to the mainland to film.
At that time, mainland stars could only step aside.
Now things have changed.
No matter who the king or movie king is, they are not as big as Zhou Yutang.
She also needs to use Zhou Yutang's popularity to promote the movie.
She feels proud in her heart.
“Let’s go.”
Zhou Yutang glanced at the poster and didn't care much.
When he came into the guest role, he had a rough idea. Besides, he had read the script and part of the filming of this movie.
In terms of quality, it is a rare masterpiece in Hong Kong movies at this stage. It is better than Huang Xiaoming guest starring in a bunch of bad movies and being ridiculed by the public. The entertainment industry will always be like this.
The golden signboard of Jiangdong Entertainment is there.
Whether it's Lu Yang's "Xiu Chun Dao 2", Lao Mouzi's "Big Buddha" or Cao Baoping's "The Murderer", the screening halls can be said to be packed with people.
The "Donkey Gets Water" from Happy Twist is relatively deserted.
After all, Happy Mahua only produced one hit movie, and its background is completely different from that of Jiangdong Entertainment.
For this movie, both directors are newcomers, and they all use a team with experience in drama.
Putting Ren Suxi, Dali, Liu Shuiliang, Pei Kuishan, Aruna and others together, there is not even a single star.
The media reporters were naturally uninterested.
The prosperity of the Magic City has nothing to do with him, so Zhou Shen and others can't help but feel a little discouraged.
Peng Damo and Run Fei, who were still happy with their twists and turns, encouraged: "Be more energetic and don't lose your position."
"When we were doing post-production, Mr. Zhou took a look at him. If there is no problem, then the quality must be OK.”
“I hope so,” Liu Lu said with a forced smile.
"President Zhou is here."
Just as he was saying Governor Zhou, Governor Zhou arrived.
The scene was in an uproar. When Zhou Yutang arrived, they automatically separated the two rows, leaving the middle passage open for him to pass.
The fans were enthusiastic, their eyes were wild, and they all held their mobile phones high to take pictures, which represented the highest respect.
"The Governor came to see "The Donkey Gets Water"?"
"Have you heard of this movie?"
"No, it seems to be from Mahua."
"Zhou Yutang came here to watch it. It must be good and worthy of attention."
< br>The passers-by onlookers started talking privately, and many people remembered the strangely named "Donkey Gets Water".
The arrival of Zhou Yutang undoubtedly brought a lot of exposure and attention to this unpopular and niche movie.
A clever media reporter remembered Mahua's movie and planned to conduct a special interview to dig deeper.
Nothing else, just that the governor is optimistic about this, which completely proves that this is a film of reliable quality.
After Zhou Yutang watched the movie, I have to say that the actor who came from a drama background has really solid skills.
The teacher Zhang Yiman played by Ren Suxi left a deep impression on him.
Aruna’s coppersmith is even more amazing.
Although his appearance is not impressive, his acting skills are quite tough.
Zhou Yutang noticed that the aura of a few people was a little low, so he couldn't help but give a few words of encouragement.
As long as you have the ability to work under him, are you afraid that you won’t get ahead?
There will be bread, and there will be milk.
Peng Damo specially reported on another film project of Happy Mahua: "Mr. Zhou, the feedback from the audience of the drama version of "The Shameful Iron Fist" has been very good, and the film adaptation project plan has been prepared"
Ma Hua originally started out as a dramatist. He first went to dramas to see the audience's feedback, and then gradually improved.
Then proceeding with film and television adaptation, which is already a very mature process.
Looking through the tablet, I can see that the story is quite satisfactory, but it is not that surprising compared to "The Sorrow of Charlotte".
The popular Korean drama "Secret Garden" a few years ago had a scene in which the bodies of men and women were swapped. How to perform the gender swap of a man's body and a daughter's heart is very critical.
Zhou Yutang raised his eyebrows slightly, put down the script, and asked: "Alan is going to partner with Mary this time?"
"Well, Shen Teng will come over to make a guest appearance."
Peng Damo spoke for Ailun: "We have done research, and Ailun's audience recognition is quite high."
This one is high Allen, who is not handsome, sounds a bit like Yin Tianchou in the real-life version of "The King of Comedy".
Being a graduate of Nortel, Poet Chen worked as a clothes hanger when filming "The Promise".
Later, he played a supporting role in "The Wrong Ride", "Happy Like a Flower", etc. Acting it out, he was in "Beijing Smoke and Clouds", and his only line was two words: Your Excellency.
For ten years no one knew about the role, but once he played a fool, he became famous.
As for Dasha Chun in "The Sorrow of Charlotte", he is so honest and stupid that it makes people laugh, but also makes people feel a little distressed after laughing.
When it comes to whether Ai Lun's single-handed film effect can be compared to Shen Teng's, Zhou Yutang has reservations.
But since it is an internal decision within Mahua, he will not hinder his future,
“When are you going to start filming?”
"If preparations go well, it will be around September."
"Before joining the group, Ailun went to exercise."
Zhou Yutang put down the script and took a sip of water: "The protagonist is set to be boxing "Hand, your current figure is not very convincing."
Everyone around him couldn't help but laugh. Allen was tall and tall, but his muscle lines were not obvious, and he even had a slight belly.
When Governor Zhou called his name, Allen's face immediately turned red. He scratched his head and said seriously: "Mr. Zhou, when I am the leading actor, I may still have many shortcomings, but I will definitely work hard."
But he secretly made up his mind:
When I turn around, I will immediately arrange a fitness package. I must practice to death!
“Yeah.”
Zhou Yutang nodded and said nothing.
In order to portray the role of a boxer in "Guild Fight", Zha Zhahui went through devilish training and developed textbook-like muscles, which was used to become emperor.
Allen is not required to do this, but he must at least show an attitude.
After all, no one in the world can succeed casually without hard work.
The opportunity is given to him, it depends on whether he can grasp it.
During the Shanghai Magic City International Film Festival, it was like the golden age of Chinese films.
Except for a few movies produced by Jiangdong Entertainment, famous directors from all walks of life are out in force.
Special reports can be seen everywhere such as Xiaogang Pao's "I'm Not Pan Jinlian", Li An's "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk", Poet Chen's "The Great Wall", Zhou Xingxing's "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons", etc.
Hangjiang's "Cold War 2" and "Legend of the Gods" scheduled for the summer have also attracted widespread attention.
Movies including "Grand Trail", "Escape", "The Bounty Hunter", "Three's Company", "Kung Fu Yoga", "Lu Yao Knows Ma Li", etc., all have all-round promotion and marketing.
Compared with the past emphasis on channels, today’s movies must do word-of-mouth marketing before they are released.
Celebrities in the film and television industry are all in the Magic City, so there are naturally events such as cocktail parties in the evening.
Tonight is a private reception hosted by Ren Zhonglun.
Yinghuang Boss Yang, who had just arrived in Shanghai, paid the bill with great fanfare.
However, the protagonist tonight is not Zhou Yutang, but Jiang Wen, who has not appeared in front of the public for a while.
Since this guy became a god after the battle in "Let the Bullets Fly", he messed up the next "One Step Away" and fell silent for a while.
The day before yesterday, the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television released a new batch of script projects, and Jiang Wen was among them.
This time all the big directors in the industry are taking action, and Jiang Wen is no exception. He brought his new film "The Hidden Man" to the film festival.
The last dance in the Beiyang Trilogy is naturally the target of competition among capital and media in the industry.
Everyone is looking forward to whether Jiang Wen can replicate the miracle of the movie "Let the Bullets Fly".
Hearing him talk about the preparations for the new play in high spirits this time, Zhou Yutang's expression twitched slightly: "Four hundred million, Director Jiang, is it so big!?"
"That's what it is. Big.”
Jiang Wen was still as domineering as ever. He came closer and lowered his voice: "It's best to control it within 400 million..."
Zhou Yutang raised his sword eyebrows slightly.
Hey guys, 400 million is just the starting price. According to Jiang Wen, it is very likely that additional investment will be required in the future.
Jiang Wen also has a reason to be domineering.
Because behind him, there is a God of Wealth like Boss Yang who has the whole story.
When Jiang Wen was filming "The Sun Also Rises", insufficient funds caused the crew's progress to stagnate for nine months. Boss Yang stepped in to put out the fire. Jiang Wen was also very honest and said directly that the film was not a commercial film and the box office might not be too big. Ideally, Boss Yang is still generous.
Of course I lost money later on, as the Chinese film market was not yet mature at that time.
Boss Yang cherishes his talents and Jiang Wenzhongyi made "Let the Bullets Fly". Yinghuang was also the main producer. At that time, the box office and reputation were both booming, and it was a great success.
Then "One Step Away" suffered a huge box office loss, but Boss Yang was still an investor.
Now that "Xia Yin" is being played, a lot of people are waiting and watching, worried that Jiang Wen will go crazy and make another "One Step Away".
Only Boss Yang followed him all the way, giving money to people when he wanted them, and giving people to people when he wanted people.
The so-called Bole is nothing more than this.
Of course, support is support. For a big project with an investment of 400 million, it is impossible for Boss Yang to pay all the money alone.
Jiang Wen and Mark’s company are the producers. In addition to Yinghuang, Shanghai Film Group, which cooperates closely with Yinghuang, has taken part of the share. Mr. Xu of Hengdian Pictures also took a big gamble. Bundle.
Zhou Yutang even saw a senior executive from Warner Bros. tonight, and Warner actually got involved.
As far as the strength of these companies is concerned, even 400 million is enough.
The top director in the industry has such a high status that as long as there is a project, he will have the capital to pay for it.
Just like Poet Chen, a piece of "Farewell My Concubine" can last a lifetime.
Even if he failed in many projects, as long as he opened a new movie, someone would still hand him a check.
Jiang Wen's "Let the Bullets Fly" is also regarded as a masterpiece by countless people. The last dance was perfectly arranged, but I just didn't know how to end it.
"I was chatting with Yu Tang just now. He said that I was playing a big role. In fact, he was playing a bigger role. "In the Snow" had a budget of one billion and failed to meet the world's expectations. In comparison, this project of mine is still conservative."< br>
Jiang Wen was chatting and laughing with several bosses, and was indescribably high spirits.
Zhou Yutang did not overwhelm the guests, took a glass of red wine and hid in the corner.
The reception was held in a high-rise hotel on the edge of the Bund, with an external platform.
From top to bottom, overlooking the bustling night scene of the Magic City, you can see that the Huangpu River winds like a dragon, which is very interesting.
The two exchanged scripts in private, and Zhou Yutang made many pertinent suggestions for Jiang Wen's new script.
But with Jiang Wen’s personality, he may not be able to listen.
While the wind was blowing, I heard Tian Ming's voice, "I've been looking for you for a long time, why are you hiding here?"
"Brother Ming, what's the matter?"
" Don’t worry, we’ll talk about it when we get home. The old man is looking for you for something big.”
(End of this chapter)