Chapter 604 You just need.
On November 5, 2009, the TV series "Snail House" landed on Beijing TV Station.
After it was broadcast, it immediately aroused widespread social attention and heated discussions among netizens.
At the 2009 annual meeting of the Television Production Committee of the Radio and Television Association, Li Jinsheng, director of the Management Department of the TV Drama Department, criticized the show, pointing out that it "relyed on pornographic jokes, officialdom, sex and other topics to promote hype."
Some netizens were even more outspoken, believing that the lines in the play were "over the top" and even suspected of "pornography", and accused it of beautifying the image of a "mistress".
The creators hold different views on this. They believe that "Snail House" does not lead the audience to wrong values. Those who envy and imitate Song Siming or Haizao are not influenced by the TV series, but have such thoughts in their hearts.
In fact, as early as July, this TV series had landed on Shanghai TV Station.
Perhaps the content inside has torn off some people’s fig leaf and made them jump to their feet.
"Are you busy today?"
At around two o'clock in the afternoon, Chen Hong sent a text message to Wang Shu asking.
"Not busy." Wang Shu.
"You didn't lie to me, did you?" Chen Hong.
"What do you think?" Wang Shu asked.
"Humph." Chen Hong knew clearly that Wang Shu must be busy with something.
It could be delayed for her sake.
Wang Shu then sent a text message: "Miss you."
"I miss you too~" Chen Hong.
Wang Shu proactively suggested: "Come to my apartment."
In fact, due to cultural reasons, many women usually pretend to be reserved. At this time, men often need to take the initiative.
And when men take the initiative, they just comply with what women want.
If you don't take the initiative, women will find it confusing.
Of course, it's not absolute.
It’s just that if a man is handsome, as long as he takes the initiative, he will be the groom on the same day he met him, and he will be the groom every night.
And if you are not handsome, you will generally not be able to get it on the same day, and you need to use some methods to filter the ones that can be won.
As long as you are screened out, you also need to take the initiative.
Take the initiative and win quickly.
In short, be proactive.
Take the initiative and have surprises.
For example, Wang Shu is very proactive.
It's just that depending on his personality and other considerations, sometimes he takes the initiative and sometimes he doesn't.
For example, when facing Sun Li, Zhou Xun, Chen Hong and others, he was very proactive.
Don't take the initiative when facing Yang Mi, Liu Yan and others.
If he takes the initiative when facing Yang Mi, Liu Yan and others, these people will climb up the pole in an instant.
Then, either they break up and go their separate ways, or they are welded to death.
It's like Qiu Shuzhen welding Wang Jin to death and then quarreling and breaking up.
"Hmm~" Chen Hong.
She was currently sitting in front of the dressing table putting on makeup. After replying to Wang Shu's message, she was not satisfied with the makeup on her face and continued to touch up her makeup.
After struggling for a while, I went to the cloakroom to choose clothes.
Director Chen was in the living room. When he saw her dressing up and going out, he subconsciously asked: "Going out?"
"Yes, I have to go out for something." Chen Hong responded.
An hour or two later, Chen Hong arrived at Wang Shu's apartment.
It was already relatively cold in Beijing in November, so she wore a windbreaker on her upper body, thick stockings and boots on her lower body.
Wang Shu couldn't wait to go up and hug him, and then kissed him.
After kissing for a while, Wang Shu praised softly with gentle eyes: "It's so beautiful!"
Whether it was Wang Shu's impatient look or his passionate praise, they greatly satisfied Chen Hong's emotional value.
What she felt in her heart was that Wang Shu really liked her, was obsessed with her, and loved her very much, so she couldn't wait to do this.
How could a talented Oscar-winning director with a net worth of several hundred million be unable to satisfy her emotional value if he was so obsessed with her?
Chen Hong's head was feeling dizzy. His eyes were full of affection when he looked at Wang Shu. He bit his lip and said softly: "I dressed up specially before I went out."
A woman looks good to one who pleases herself.
In fact, Chen Hong dressed up for a long time before sending a message to Wang Shu.
After sending the message, I dressed up for a while before going out.
Otherwise, based on where she lives, she should arrive at the apartment faster than Wang Shu, instead of Wang Shu arriving first and waiting for her.
"You don't need to dress up to look beautiful!" Wang Shu answered affectionately.
When Chen Hong heard this, his emotional value was satisfied again, with a satisfied smile on his face.
Her eyes were watery and filled with Wang Shu.
Then, he stood up on tiptoes and took the initiative to kiss Wang Shu's lips.
More than an hour later, Chen Hong lay weakly in Wang Shu's arms.
Wang Shu said slowly: "I'm going to Hollywood next, and I should stay there for a while."
"Hollywood?" Chen Hong wondered.
"Well, "Life of Pi" is about to be released, and I have to go there." Wang Shu explained aloud.
Chen Hong was stunned when she heard the words. She subconsciously thought of the two movies "Pacific Rim" and "The Night the Comet Came", and forgot that there was also "Life of Pi".
"Is it going to be released so soon?" Chen Hong asked in surprise.
"In order to catch up with the Oscars early next year, we have been rushing to produce." Wang Shu continued to explain.
Chen Hong was stunned when he heard this, and asked with admiration in his eyes: "Are you confident about winning the award?"
In this case, you can be shortlisted by default.
With so many movies in Hollywood every year, it’s not easy to get shortlisted.
"Yes!" Wang Shu replied confidently.
Chen Hong was surprised to see Wang Shu being so confident. He raised his lips and joked: "So confident? Where did it come from?"
After hearing this, Wang Shu pinched the tip of Chen Hong's nose and asked with a smile: "Want to know?"
"Huh?" Chen Hong responded softly.
Wang Shu answered with a smile: "It's easy to know, you just need to."
At this point, he leaned into Chen Hong's ear and whispered something that only the two of them could hear.
When Chen Hong heard this, she didn't blush as someone who had come before, but raised her lips and hummed cheerfully: "What a beautiful idea!"
On November 7, Wang Shu appeared in Los Angeles.
"Life of Pi" has been finalized and will be released in North America on November 19 and in mainland China on November 20.
The movie "Pacific Rim" will be released in mainland China on December 18 and in North America on December 19.
"Life of Pi" is a co-production because it is directed by Wang Shu and Yishu Company is involved. In addition, it was filmed in China.
It's just that the actors are Indians. Both "Life of Pi" and "Pacific Rim" are films directed by Wang Shu. With his friendship with Han Sanping, the introduction is a sure thing.
Not to mention, "Pacific Rim" also has China Film Co., Ltd. participating in the project.
The key lies in the order of introduction and how to maximize benefits.
In Han Sanping's view, "Life of Pi" is an art film and usually doesn't have a high box office.
Wang Shu did not deny this.
Although "Life of Pi" in the original timeline had a box office of 553 million in the Mainland, that was in 2012 and close to 2013.
That year, Chinese-language films "囧囧" grossed 989 million, and "Painted Skin 2" grossed 702 million.
Although there was only a three-year difference between 2009 and 2012, the gap in the number of screens across the country was huge.
If nothing else, let’s talk about “Painted Skin”.
"Painted Skin" was released in 2008 and only earned 232 million at the box office.
"Painted Skin 2" was released in 2012 and rose to 702 million.
Therefore, although "Life of Pi" achieved a box office of 553 million at the end of 2012, Wang Shu really can't guarantee that it will achieve this result in 2009.
The gap in the number of screens is there, plus it is an art film, so it is really impossible.
Wang Shu was very open to this.
Because art films never go for the box office, but for winning awards.
After discussion, the two decided to release "Life of Pi" first.
November 19th is almost a month away from December 18th.
In this day and age, normally a movie will be released within a month of its release.
Especially art films, not to mention.
The two plan to use the 3D fantasy film "Life of Pi" to warm up the film in the market first, followed by "Pacific Rim" in the New Year's release.
Both Wang Shu's Yishu Company and China Film Group Co., Ltd. are participating in "Pacific Rim".
The more a movie does at the box office, the more everyone makes.
In this way, "Life of Pi" doesn't have to compete with "Pacific Rim" in a lose-lose situation. "Life of Pi" will be released first, and the side promotion of "Pacific Rim" will follow closely. Effect.
This operation makes Wang Shu and others feel comfortable, but other domestic film and television practitioners have to scold them.
Because there will be "Life of Pi" in November, "Pacific Rim" in December, and "Avatar" by world-famous director Cameron next January.
In the three-month schedule, no matter which month there are powerful films hitting theaters.
If I had to choose a soft persimmon, it could only be the art film "Life of Pi".
And if anyone can't help but curse, it's Zhang Weiping of New Picture.
Because Zhang Yimou's "Three Guns Surprise" was released on the New Year's Eve.
"Life of Pi" and "The Life of Pi" are both art films. The art films of the two major directors are one after another. This is a topic.
Immediately following this topic is "Pacific Rim".
As much as I hate to admit it, the fact is that "Life of Pi" and "Pacific Rim" were released deliberately sandwiched between Lao Mouzi's "Three Shots".
First use the art films of two great directors to be released in theaters one after another as a gimmick to promote, and then "Pacific Rim" will be released when the topic of comparison between the two films is high after they are released.
If this operation continues, and with the help of Lao Mouzi's popularity and hype, the box office of "Pacific Rim" will be much higher than the normal release.
Although they don't want to admit it, the fact is that both Wang Shu and Han Sanping have placed their expectations on achieving a high box office on the movie "Pacific Rim".
After all, "Life of Pi" is an art film, and its box office performance is difficult to compare with that of commercial films.
In addition, Wang Shu and China Film Group hold a large share of the investment in "Pacific Rim", so they naturally place their hopes of making money on the commercial film "Pacific Rim".
"Tree, long time no see."
As soon as Wang Shu arrived in Los Angeles, he began to attend the cocktail reception held by the crew. Tabu was also there. After seeing him, he came over to say hello with a smile on his face.
"Long time no see, Tabu." Wang Shu heard the shout and turned around to see Tabu, smiling.
With a slight smile on her face, Tabu said, "Shu, I heard that after you finished filming "Life of Pi", you made several more movies in China?"
"There aren't several movies like you mentioned, only two." Wang Shu was a little surprised that Tabu, as an Indian actor, knew this information, and then he only thought that he was an Oscar director. In addition, he went to India to cast and shoot "Pi" The Indian media should pay attention to the movie "Life of Fantasy".
"Two movies are not enough?" Tabu couldn't help complaining after hearing Wang Shu's tone, "It's only been a few months since "Life of Pi" and you've made two movies in a row. ! ”
After saying that, he looked with beautiful eyes, "Shu, I really hope you are Indian."
"This way, you can make movies in India and I can have more opportunities to work with you."
When Wang Shu heard this, he smiled and said: "Tabu, your India is a good country, and there are also many excellent directors."
Tabu curled his lips when he heard this and stopped continuing the topic. Instead, he asked: "Shu, will you continue to develop in Hollywood in the future?"
Wang Shu pretended to think for a while and said: "It depends on the situation. If there is a chance, I will shoot a movie here."
After hearing this, Tabu took a step forward in the direction of Wang Shu and asked with burning eyes: "Shu, if you have a chance, can you consider me?"
Los Angeles apartment.
The famous Indian actress Tabu sleeps next to him.
Under the bed, clothes were scattered on the floor.
Wang Shu leaned on the bedside and glanced at Tabu, who was already sleeping soundly. He suddenly felt a little confused.
Looking back on my journey, it seems that since I became famous, every time I made a movie, I would sleep with the actors on the crew.
Only a few have never been like this.
Is this a great director?
How boring!
"Alas!"
Wang Shu sighed softly and suddenly felt a little tired.
Just as he was thinking this way, his phone rang, and it was a text message from Gong Li.
"Come to Los Angeles?" Gong Li.
"Yes." Wang Shu.
"Haha, I saw the news. Are you free tomorrow? Let's have dinner together?" Gong Li.
"Okay." Wang Shu.
In the evening of the next day, Wang Shu went to the Chinese restaurant that Gong Li had ordered.
"We haven't seen each other for a few months, and it seems like there hasn't been much change?" Gong Li looked at Wang Shu sitting across the table and said with a smile.
Wang Shu listened and answered with a smile: "Sister Gong Li has changed a lot."
When Gong Li heard this, her heart skipped a beat. She wondered if she was getting older. She asked nervously: "What's the change?"
Wang Shu smiled slowly and said: "It's even more beautiful."
After hearing this, Gong Li rolled her eyes with a smile on her face and hummed: "Glib tongue."
When Wang Shu heard this, he complained in his heart.
It's not that he's glib, it's that you just do this!
The two of them chatted about old times for a while. Gong Li asked curiously: "I heard that you finished filming a movie in China in three days. Is this true?"
Wang Shu nodded and responded: "It is true that the filming was completed in three days, but this is a film."
He explained a little bit, and Gong Li suddenly understood after listening.
She has been in Hollywood for many years and knows that there are directors here who can make the same type of movie in a few days.
(End of chapter)