Chapter 437: Dong Chen Xiluo, Double Star of the Times
More people in the industry are paying attention to Chen Linfeng’s new film.
He had let it go before, saying that this was the first time that Kirin had adopted the model of remuneration plus dividends.
The film and television production companies and actors all want to see the final result.
Now, "Your Name" has adopted Hollywood's method of heavy publicity, and even the publicity expenses far exceed the cost.
Although this is the fault of Maoyan, it is still a good sample and worthy of reference by many companies.
Unconsciously, this movie is not only about itself.
Chen Linfeng is in London and continues to pay attention to the domestic situation.
Xu Wu will report the situation to him every once in a while.
Chen Linfeng is a person who is relatively capable of delegating power.
He is well aware of his business level. He usually only makes strategic decisions and is not very involved in daily management.
The authority of the superior is nothing more than power and money.
Chen Linfeng controls the upper-level people and arranges people to take care of the finances. Xu Wu can do the rest.
But Xu Wu just does this. If you delegate power to me, I will have to report more.
Of course, this may also be related to Xu Wu’s concurrent work in Kirin Film and Television.
Starting from "Your Name" this time, he and Sister Mei were almost entirely responsible for the announcement and distribution.
Chen Linfeng basically doesn’t care much anymore.
He has too many things to do and is really overwhelmed.
In addition to paying attention to the domestic situation, Chen Linfeng is also concerned about this year's Oscars.
I won the award last year, and this year I have to go to the Oscars to present the award. This is indispensable.
Therefore, he also took a look at the competition for this year's Oscars.
Speaking of which, there are many famous movies this year.
Whether it is "The Social Network", "Alice in Wonderland", or "Winter's Bone" or "Black Swan", they are all good movies.
Unfortunately, as a reborn person, Chen Linfeng knew that the biggest winner was "The King's Speech".
He really has no interest in this kind of movie with mostly political elements.
Therefore, even though I knew that the vote in my hand could not change the ending, I still voted for "The Social Network" in terms of best film, director, and screenplay.
When Chen Linfeng was thinking about the National Film Awards.
The domestic Academy Awards are also concerned about him.
A room on Hong Kong Island.
Several people on the Academy Awards organizing committee are reviewing "Hurricane Rescue".
Among them are Chen Jiashang, chairman of the recent Hong Kong Film Awards, as well as Zhuang Cheng, He Lipshang, Wen Ruo and others from the selection team.
“Let me ask a question first. Can I invite this person to be present? I remember that he hasn’t attended the award ceremony for a long time.”
“It must have been more than a year since he appeared at any awards ceremony. Thank you, I just saw the report in the newspaper some time ago.”
“It’s been more than a year. Didn’t you go to the Oscars last year?”
“That’s the Oscar. It’s comparable. ”
Chen Jiashang waved his hand, indicating that they did not need to argue about this topic.
“Call Brother Fang Long back and ask him to come and invite you, it should be fine.”
“Yes, Fang Long is a big boss, he must have the face.”
“Then the issue of awards comes next.”
As the leader of the selection team, Zhuang Cheng’s biggest headache is still this.
"The box-office performance of "Taken" is too exaggerated. Should we give awards and how many? What do you think?"
Upon arrival, no one said anything.
Although the Academy Awards are declining, no one is willing to let go to mainlanders.
At this time, these awards become more precious, and no one is willing to give them up.
There are also many people interceding behind their backs, which can no longer save their face.
Zhuang Cheng looked at Chen Jiashang, "Chen Sheng, can you tell me?"
Chen Jiashang was silent for a long time, and finally said, "We have just reached the shortlisting stage, let's choose the shortlisted works first."< br>
"I think so. There is no need to make a decision in such a hurry."
"Listen to Chen Sheng."
……
The next day.
At this time, Liu Qianqian was already in the beautiful country and joined the crew of "The Walking Dead".
It is now the end of January, and she needs to discuss the follow-up shooting plan with the crew first.
At the beginning of February, "Your Name" will be released, and she will definitely have to spare some time to participate in the promotion.
This is the same for Chen Linfeng.
He asked Suvit for leave in advance and planned to return to China to attend the premiere in two days.
In the evening, it was already dark. After Chen Linfeng finished the show, he and Xiao Chang had dinner together and prepared to go back to rest.
The art style of "Sherlock Holmes" is quite different from that of "Sherlock".
In "Shenxia", the protagonist does not have a sloppy setting, so many places are different from the original movie.
Chen Linfeng has been observing with great interest recently the adjustments made by the director based on the novel and his own understanding.
He compared the current situation with the picture in his mind, and then analyzed the director's intention, thereby improving his directing ability.
This kind of observation and learning has been continued by Chen Linfeng.
Joining a crew for filming is also a learning process, even if he is already a great director.
Chen Linfeng has always had a sense of urgency in his heart. He is worried that in 20 years, he will have no scripts to copy and will be completely unemployed.
Therefore, I have always had higher requirements on my abilities.
This kind of psychology cannot be understood by others and can only be hidden deep in the heart.
Chen Linfeng was thinking about various things in his mind when he suddenly heard the phone ring.
"Boss, phone number." Xiao Chang reminded.
"Oh," Chen Linfeng came back to his senses.
"Lao Luo, please see Xiao Chang off. It's almost here. I'll stroll back slowly." He opened the door and got out of the car.
"Okay boss, I'll leave first." Xiao Chang waved goodbye.
Luo Lin maintained his usual silence and drove away slowly in his car.
Chen Linfeng watched the car drive away, picked up the phone, and walked to where he lived.
“Hello, who is this?”
“Xiao Chen, it’s me.”
"Brother Fang Long, I haven't seen you for a while. It's the Chinese New Year, so I would like to wish you a happy New Year."
"Haha, happy New Year."
Fang Long exchanged a few words and then chatted. Get down to business.
“Previously, “Hurricane Rescue” applied for the Academy Awards, and now Chen Jiashang wants me to invite you to attend the award ceremony.”
Chen Linfeng was a little surprised, “Now it’s shortlisted. The list has been released? In my opinion, it shouldn’t be that early.”
"It's not out yet. It won't be out until early February. There are still a few days."
Fang Long responded, "But since he said so, we must have been shortlisted."
Actually, Based on the results achieved by "Taken" last year, there is no possibility that it will not be shortlisted.
USD 500 million is an unprecedented achievement.
In terms of publicity, the domestic media initially highlighted the domestic achievement of 900 million.
But a few months later, around October.
After the overseas results were collected one after another, the focus was on describing the miracle of US$500 million. This is especially true on Hong Kong Island. They always pay more attention to cultural works that can be read in Europe and the United States.
Before the summer vacation is over, various media outlets on Hong Kong Island are frantically reporting relevant news.
Fanglong, a traditional superstar, once again shines with new light.
Chen Linfeng, the creator of the film behind it, has not been ignored.
He is one of the few mainland celebrities who is favored and even admired by Hong Kong people.
After all, European and American people attach so much importance to it.
Under such circumstances, the Academy Awards would not dare to look down upon "Taken" no matter what.
This is not the "Rush Hour" of the year. That one was a Hollywood production and was not released on Hong Kong Island, as some say.
This time is different.
It is precisely because of this that Chen Jiashang and the others are so hesitant about the award.
When Fang Long talked about the topic of being shortlisted, Chen Linfeng immediately thought of the follow-up questions.
"Brother Fanglong, does Chen Jiashang have anything else to say to you?"
"No, I just sincerely asked me to invite you, saying that you are indispensable no matter what. ”
"Oh, also, I said that I will definitely not come back empty-handed."
Chen Linfeng couldn't help complaining, "It's the same as not saying it. I think no matter what, I won't come back empty-handed, but the action Can the design award and best director be the same?"
"Xiao Chen, you are not kind. How can you use me as an example?"
Fang Long is a little defensive. He is. The one who always wins action design awards.
“Oh, sorry, I just said it casually, I didn’t mean anything else.”
Chen Linfeng almost lost his temper.
Think about it, Fang Long has won 10 Action Design Awards, and he has won the most awards in the entire Hong Kong Island.
Already become a representative.
Fang Long took a deep breath, "You decide this matter yourself. I asked here, and I feel that the review team is also hesitant.
But I personally feel that it is here anyway. It doesn’t hurt either.”
Chen Linfeng thought for a while, "Okay, I'll give you face, big brother."
He sighed, "I've been busy lately. The filming of "Sherlock" has just started, and I have to take leave to return to China in a few days. If you want to attend the premiere, you will have to ask for leave.”
You have to make this a reality.
"You are really busy," Fang Long sighed, feeling happy in his heart.
Xiao Chen is so generous.
Chen Linfeng had already entered the house at this time. He sat on the sofa in the living room and continued chatting for a while. He complained for a while about the past history of the Academy Awards being inappropriate, and then said goodbye.
Actually speaking, he doesn’t think much of the Academy Awards now. In this day and age, local awards don’t really hold much value.
But it is obviously inappropriate to say not to participate.
Especially if you are invited by a friend you can talk to.
The only thing Chen Linfeng is worried about is that he will get a bunch of nominations for you and finally win one or two technical awards.
I'm just using you as an excuse.
The key point is that this kind of worry is not unreasonable. There are so many examples before and after.
It can only be like facing the Golden Horse Awards. Once you are seriously disgusted, you can make it clear that you will never go again.
But these were all trivial matters, and Chen Linfeng didn’t take them seriously.
He is now starting to think about what to write for his next novel.
The third installment of "Sherlock" has been written.
According to past habits, it’s time to open a new pit.
However, Chen Linfeng has been unable to make up his mind because the current situation is different.
As an internationally renowned writer, you cannot just write a book and publish it.
He has now reached a critical period.
The total sales volume of "Infinite World" has exceeded 50 million copies, and it is heading towards the level of hundreds of millions.
If the movie does well, maybe there will be another wave of explosions, following "Harry Potter" and becoming a global bestseller after it.
"Sherlock" created a TV series that became a global hit.
The professional evaluation of the novel "Her" has continued to rise over the years, and it has won almost all the awards that can be won from various countries.
In this case, if the next novel is average, it will stop there.
As an era-level popular writer like JK Rowling, his shine has been suppressed.
After a few decades, it is likely that no one will pay attention to it anymore.
And if there is another "Infinite World", the situation will be different.
If you add the two together, you can definitely compete.
When the time comes to market a concept like "Dong Chen Xi Luo" or "Era Twin Stars" and meet JK Rowling, the situation will be different again.
Not only that, too many readers' expectations are placed on Chen Linfeng, and the pressure is too great.
No room for failure, no room for failure!
Therefore, Teacher Qilin and Writer Xiao Chen, who are usually confident and decisive, are now a little hesitant.
He also somewhat understood why Liu had no new works for a long time after "The Three-Body Problem".
It should be the same.
After reaching a certain stage, it is impossible to defeat easily.
Chen Linfeng thought carefully about the works that future generations can learn from.
It is nothing more than drawing inspiration from movies, animations, games, novels and other works.
There are so many of these works that Chen Linfeng is wondering whether he should be a suture monster or should he focus on a certain outstanding work.
After hesitating for a long time, I wrote down a lot of literary and artistic works I had seen in my previous life on paper and compared them one by one.
In the end, it was the same as the previous times, let’s wait until next time.
On January 29, Chen Linfeng returned to China.
February 3 is the first day of the Lunar New Year.
According to the experience of later generations, from this day forward, the movie box office should be the best.
But now the public is not used to going out to watch movies during the Spring Festival.
Therefore, we must advance the time to improve our reputation.
This is equivalent to having a spot screening, and being able to pursue possible word of mouth, which is actually the tap water for future generations.
Of course, it can’t be too early, after all, we still have to guard against piracy.
Although "Your Name" was shot in 3D and has a 3D version, the 2D version is also indispensable.
Current theaters cannot support full 3D mode.
And judging from the experience of later generations, pure 3D blockbusters may not necessarily have as high a box office as mixed ones.
Nowadays, movie fans and audiences are obsessed with 3D effects because of "Avatar". They have different ideas.
However, from the perspective of preventing piracy, "Your Name" was released during the Spring Festival.
The theater employees are not adaptable, and the pirates are not adaptable either.
They also want to go home for New Year reunion.
Chen Linfeng thought that maybe there would be less piracy for this reason.
After considering various factors, the premiere time was set on the evening of January 30th, three days before the first day of the Lunar New Year.
Yanjing, Chen family.
“You’re celebrating the Chinese New Year, why are you still running outside every day?”
Wang Yanping saw her son who had returned and said a little dissatisfied, “I’ve made so much money, but I still don’t have anything. Enough.”
Chen Linfeng remained silent and allowed his mother to complain. It was useless to say anything at this time.
He walked to the sofa and saw Shi Xiaolong reclining on the sofa watching TV.
(End of this chapter)