Chapter 219 Gong Li
On the second day of the broadcast of "The Legend of Zhen Huan", the average single-day ratings were 12.76%.
First broadcast 12.31%.
12.76% on the second day, another 0.45% increase.
In 2006, decoding set-top boxes have begun to be promoted, and satellite TV stations in various provinces have entered thousands of households. The market share of the TV set is becoming less and less than before.
Nowadays, it is difficult to see a TV series with a ratings of more than 10%.
But the emergence of The Legend of Zhen Huan broke this pattern!
At the beginning of the year, the Hong Kong drama "The Golden Branch" was broadcast on Mango TV, and the real average ratings were only 0.3%.
Yes, even though it is only 0.3%, its popularity can catch up with "Dae Jang Geum".
After Yangshi knew this, he was confident in "The Legend of Zhen Huan", which is also a palace drama directed by Wang Shu.
Facts have proved that "The Legend of Zhen Huan" did not disappoint.
With the bonus of Wang Shu, a director worth 200 million yuan, and starring Zhou Xun, Ning Jing, Mei Ting and other popular actors.
On the day it was broadcast, it broke the "trough" in which the ratings of TV series broadcast in Yangshi over the past few years could not exceed 10.
"The next day's ratings were 12.76%?"
After Ning Jing learned the news, a smile appeared on her face.
12.31% on the first day, perhaps because the audience chose to watch out of curiosity for the sake of the 200 million-strong director and cast.
The ratings did not decrease but increased the next day, which shows that it is stable!
"Director Wang is really great. It is rumored that he doesn't know how to shoot historical dramas in costumes. The success of "The Legend of Zhen Huan" slapped many people in the face." The agent next to him answered.
In 2006, Feng Xiaogang filmed "The Night Banquet", Zhang Yimou filmed "The City of Golden Armor", and last year Chen Kaige filmed "The Promise".
As a director, Wang Shu did not make costume movies, but costume TV series.
In the eyes of some people, Wang Shu believed that he was not strong enough and did not dare to set foot in the field of costume films to avoid being compared to the works of his predecessors.
And even Feng Xiaogang started filming "The Night Banquet", which shows that mainland directors will eventually shoot costume movies.
Wang Shu is no exception.
According to this inference, Wang Shu shot "The Legend of Zhen Huan" because he had no confidence in shooting costume movies and settled for shooting costume TV series.
Even though I don’t know how to make costume dramas, I will try to gain experience by shooting costume dramas first and gain experience, and then I can make costume movies when I feel confident.
In this way, it will not be compared to the works of other directors and become a joke because of the poor performance of rashly shooting costume movies.
"Haha." Ning Jing smiled when she heard this and said, "If you know the filming process of "The Legend of Zhen Huan", you would not be able to say such things to question Director Wang."
During the filming of "The Legend of Zhen Huan", Ning Jing was well aware of Wang Shu's skill in shooting costume dramas, and knew that it was impossible for Wang Shu not to be able to make costume movies.
There is no way to make this kind of movie, it can only be because Wang Shu doesn’t want to make it.
The manager also smiled when he heard this, and then said: "There is news in the circle that Director Wang seems to be preparing another movie, it seems to be a big production."
Ning Jing was stunned when she heard this, and asked in surprise: "Isn't he obsessed with filming idol dramas now? Why is he preparing for another movie?"
The agent did not answer this question, but He was thinking about himself and said: "A few days ago at the celebration party for "Love Traveler", someone happened to hear Han Sanping and Director Wang discussing in a low voice the preparations for the movie."
"It seems that several directors Zhang Yimou were mentioned. It seems that we are also planning a blockbuster with a luxurious lineup."
"Is that so?" Ning Jing was stunned after hearing this.
She also knows that although Wang Shu is obsessed with filming idol dramas, it does not mean that Wang Shu will not make movies.
What's more, it is more likely that Han Sanping will discuss it with Wang Shu.
"If Director Wang is really planning to make a movie, do you have any ideas?" The agent looked at Ning Jing and asked.
When Ning Jing heard this, she rolled her eyes at the agent, and said very self-awarely: "Is this something I have no idea about?"
"Haha." The agent Hearing the words and smiling, she also understood what Ning Jing meant, and then said, "In the previous cooperation with "The Legend of Zhen Huan", you can be considered as having formed a good friendship with Director Wang."
"This time, you can Just take the initiative to ask.”
The human society consists of all kinds of human relationships, and the same is true in the entertainment industry.
Ning Jing’s agent’s suggestion is normal in the entertainment industry.
When Ning Jing heard this, she was not moved despite her carefree temperament.
The success of "Space Traveler" made Sun Li, Liu Yan and other actors and actresses famous in one fell swoop.
And now, it seems that a blockbuster movie is being planned!
Blockbusters are top resources!
It's just
She suddenly sighed softly and said: "You also said that you are planning to make a blockbuster."
"Since it is a blockbuster, the cast must be quite large."
"I am now"
The manager understood what she meant and immediately said without any doubt: "You are still a big name now!"
In the past, the resources Ning Jing had were to build her into the second Gong Li.
However, she doesn't know how to cherish it and insists on doing it.
Now, it can only be the past.
Ning Jing knew in her heart that these were the words of her manager to comfort her, so she laughed dryly and did not answer.
At the same time, the Beijing circle was also shaken.
Ning Jing's agent can get the news, which means that many people know that Wang Shu is planning to make a movie.
While others just heard it through hearsay, Huayi’s Li Binbin knew the specific content.
It was decided that Zhou Xun would be replaced and will be replaced by a bigger actress as the lead.
Here in the Mainland, the actors to choose from are either Zhang Ziyi or Gong Li.
As for Hong Kong and Taiwan
Mainland blockbusters, Hong Kong and Taiwan male actors usually act as the main actors, and the female actors are played by mainland actors.
This is because whether it is an actor or an actress, there are more actors in Hong Kong and Taiwan who are more suitable to play the leading role in blockbusters.
Since it is a film produced in the Mainland, it is impossible to use all actors from Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Under neutralization, a combination of Hong Kong and Taiwan actors and mainland actresses will usually play the leading role.
"One of Gong Li and Zhang Ziyi will play the lead female role, and Zhou Xun will play the second female lead. I can't play the third or fourth female lead, right?"
Li Binbin thought in her mind.
Li Binbin, Zhou Xun, and Fan Binbin were all in Huayi, but they refused to obey the other.
Li Binbin would never want to play a character with a lower status than Zhou Xun in the same drama.
This is not only true for these two people, but also for Zhao Yanzi.
In 2008, the movie "Painted Skin" was released.
This drama was originally played by Zhou Xun as the heroine and Zhao Yanzi as the second female lead.
Zhao Yanzi was unwilling and insisted on teasing it into a two-female movie.
“But this drama is not only directed by Wang Shu, it will also be a blockbuster.”
The more Li Binbin thought about it, the more he didn’t want to miss it. After hesitating for a moment, he took out his cell phone and found the number of Huayi Wang Zhonglei. The number was dialed.
One Tree Company.
Wang Shu did not go to the set, but sat in the office and waited.
After a while, Gong Li knocked on the door and came in. "Hello, Director Wang." Gong Li took the lead in greeting with a smile.
Wang Shu didn’t ask for help, and quickly stood up to greet him. As he greeted him, he said with a smile: "Teacher Gong Li, I have been waiting for you."
After he separated from Zhou Xun, he called Gong Li and explained his intention.
Gong Li also knew at this time that Wang Shu was the second director after Zhang Yimou whose single film box office exceeded 200 million. In addition, she was not doing well in Hollywood. After briefly explaining the content of the script, I agreed to the invitation.
Even though Wang Shu is now a new director with a box office of 200 million, Gong Li mainly wants to develop in Hollywood at this stage. If the script is not good, Gong Li will basically not agree.
At this stage, only Gong Li can be invited in China, that is, Lao Mouzi can still have this face.
As for Wang Shu, he mainly relied on this heroine script.
The two of them chatted for a while, then Wang Shu handed the prepared script to Gong Li and said with a smile: "Teacher Gong Li, please read the script first."
Wang Shu would do this to Gong Li I'm polite, not only because of Gong Li's achievements in the entertainment industry, but also because compared to him, a newcomer, Gong Li is a senior who has been around for a long time.
In 1987, Gong Li was selected by director Zhang Yimou to star in the heroine "Jiu'er" in the war art film "Red Sorghum", thus making her official debut.
Then, a fifteen-year journey of cooperation with fifth-generation directors began.
The film won the Golden Bear Award at the 38th Berlin International Film Festival, becoming the first Chinese-language film to win the Best Film Award at the three major European international film festivals, and also won the Best Feature Film at the 8th China Golden Rooster Award. Award, the 11th Popular Film Hundred Flowers Award for Best Feature Film.
"Red Sorghum" is the film debut directed by Zhang Yimou.
Gong Li also made her official debut in "Red Sorghum".
Wang Shu’s first film only won a consolation prize in Berlin.
Lao Mouzi’s debut film directly won the Golden Bear Award at the Berlin Film Festival!
Of course, before making this movie, Lao Mouzi had several years of experience as a photographer and actor on the crew.
In 1992, Gong Li starred in the rural-themed film "Qiu Ju's Lawsuit", which won the Golden Lion Award at the 49th Venice International Film Festival.
Gong Li played the role of Qiu Ju, a stubborn and unyielding rural woman in the film, and won the Best Actress Award at the 49th Venice International Film Festival for this film, becoming the first Venice Best Actress from Mainland China.
In addition, she also won the 13th Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress and the Japan Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress.
In 1991, Gong Li won the Popular Hundred Flowers Best Actress Award for "Raise the Red Lantern".
In 1992, she directly became the queen of the Venice International Film Festival, one of the three major film festivals in Europe.
Then he was invited to participate in "Tang Bohu Spots Autumn Fragrance".
Back then, if films produced on Hong Kong Island were to be released in the mainland, they had to have mainland actors play important roles in them.
When "Tang Bohu Spots Autumn Fragrance" was being prepared, it was aimed at the mainland market, so Gong Li starred.
However, the content of "Tang Bohu Spots Autumn Fragrance" did not meet the mainland's review requirements, so it failed to pass the review and was ultimately not released in the mainland.
Gong Li smiled, then picked up the script and read it carefully.
The script of the heroine can be praised.
Although Gong Li’s status in the country does not require domestic film promotion.
Ke. A heroine script is something that is also rare for an actor.
Although she is the heroine in "The Golden Armor", it also stars Chow Yun-fat, Jay Chou and others, so she is far from being related to the big female protagonists.
Now, the script Wang Shu is planning to film is different.
Gong Li watched it for a while and already had a preliminary understanding of the script. She looked up at Wang Shu and said with a smile: "It's a very good script."
After saying that, she asked curiously: "Can you tell me, what else? Who is her actor? "
Wang Shu didn't hide anything and replied directly: "The second female lead will be Zhou Xun, and the other actors have not yet been decided."
"But Director Han said before that he is going to invite auditions to see who is suitable."
Gong Li nodded. She could tell that she was going to decide on the heroine before matching other candidates. Role.
As for why Zhou Xun was chosen to play the second female lead, she didn't ask.
In her opinion, Zhou Xun is one of the four double stars, so there is no problem for her to play the second female lead.
The two then chatted for a while and initially decided that Gong Li would play the heroine.
As for whether it can happen in the end, we still have to negotiate the contract.
Han Sanping will be one of the producers of this drama. Regarding Gong Li's remuneration, Wang Shu plans to let China Film Group negotiate with them.
Once the remuneration is negotiated and the contract is signed, it is confirmed.
Gong Li is different from other domestic actresses, her salary in Hollywood is as high as millions of dollars.
This time I participate in a domestic film, and I will definitely not be able to pay according to this value, so I need China Film to have a good talk with me and strive for some friendship.
Of course, as an investor, Wang Shu can also discuss these directly with Gong Li.
It’s just that he is too lazy to do this job.
After all, China Film is the largest investor, and Han Sanping is also one of the producers.
It makes no sense not to leave this matter to China Film.
Gong Li did not stay at Yishu Company for long. After chatting with Wang Shu about the script, as well as the shooting time and cycle, she stood up and left.
Wang Shu stood up and politely sent him out of the company before returning to the office.
As news spread that Wang Shu was going to make a blockbuster film with China Film Group, there were a lot of paparazzi hiding around Yishu Company.
Even though Gong Li was wearing a mask and a hat when entering and exiting a tree company, she was still spotted by many sharp-eyed paparazzi.
Soon, news spread that Wang Shu had an appointment with Gong Li and was planning to make a blockbuster movie, and that Gong Li might be the heroine of the blockbuster movie.
Some practitioners in the industry who did not believe that Wang Shu would prepare a blockbuster movie have realized that the news is true after seeing the photos of Gong Li entering and leaving Yishu Company.
In an instant, many actors began to look for connections and contacts.
Sun Li, who has been on the screen since she was a child, became a heroine with a box office of 200 million due to "Love Traveler". Little-known newcomer Liu Yan became a hot new star because of "Love Traveler". All these are obvious to all. .
Now, Wang Shu is planning to make a blockbuster movie.
Also, Gong Li seems to be the heroine.
Many actors, big and small, in the industry do not want to miss this opportunity.
Everyone knows that when Wang Shu makes a movie, he will conduct auditions.
Jiang Wenli was able to star in "The Tuner" and win the Best Actress Award at Cannes because she got the role through audition.
It is undeniable that Gong Li may be directly confirmed if she enters or leaves Yishu Company.
But since we are planning to make a blockbuster, it is normal to settle on Gong Li.
I don’t dare to hope for the female lead or the male lead. If I audition for other roles, I might have a chance!
Yesterday I saw the news of Zhou Haimei’s death. I felt very depressed. I didn’t want to work in the factory anymore, and I didn’t want to write words when I came back from get off work. My whole state was very strange
Other celebrities had passed away before. There has never been such an emotion.
In 2006, Zhou Haimei was in Beijing. By 2008, she was not doing well in Beijing, so she returned to TVB to take on roles.
I had originally booked her role, but now I don’t know whether to write it or not.
In fact, if there was someone beside her who sent her to the hospital in time, nothing would happen, so she lived alone at home.
Lupus erythematosus is an immune disease. She did not die from it, but...
If she was sent to the doctor in time, she would be fine
What a pity!
(End of this chapter)