Chapter 418 Premiere of "Travel to Taipei"
Wang Shu was speechless upon hearing this. These guys haven't started drinking either?
Why are you talking nonsense?
He filmed two versions of "The Tuner", but there is no Chinese version.
Yes. Only the Hollywood version of "The Tuner" has a global box office of 500 million.
Although the Chinese version of "The Tuner" has not been released in overseas theaters, the film is only sold overseas.
But Wang Shu knew that even if it landed in overseas theaters, it would still be far from reaching the box office of US$500 million.
Because Chinese-language films do not have the global influence of Hollywood films, it is difficult to attract people to enter the cinema.
Unless mainland commercial films have already made a name for themselves on the world stage, it is impossible to have excellent box office results.
At present, the gap between mainland commercial films and Hollywood commercial films is huge, let alone becoming famous overseas.
Wang Shu also knows that if mainland commercial films succeed and become famous overseas, with predecessors paving the way, they will naturally achieve good box office results.
But the fact is that the mainland only began to vigorously develop commercial films after the turn of the millennium.
It is impossible for the predecessors to pave the way, and it is impossible for the future to pave the way.
Unless Wang Shu becomes a world-famous director in Hollywood and then returns to China to promote the development of Chinese-language commercial films around the world, there may be something to say.
It is a fact that no one has paved the way before him.
However, he is a predecessor who can pave the way.
After Han Sanping finished speaking, everyone’s eyes fell on Wang Shu.
Nowadays, mainland directors have gone to Hollywood to make movies worth 500 million US dollars worldwide.
If we talk about killing everyone overseas, currently only Wang Shu is the most likely.
Of course, Ren Zhonglun and others also know that Wang Shu is just making a name for himself in Hollywood, and is far from becoming a famous international director.
At the moment, it is more difficult to kill everyone.
Although he has won three major awards in Europe, he is still considered a major international director.
But only within the circle.
But within the circle, it often has no box office appeal.
In this regard, Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang can be used as examples.
A few people sat down and chatted about things in the industry while eating delicious food.
Wang Shu’s eyes fell on Ren Zhonglun, feeling a little weird in his heart.
In this situation, Shangying kept moving and seemed to be a little stimulated by him.
In the original timeline, in 2008, Shanghai Film Group surpassed China Film Group and became the first in the industry with a profit of 216 million yuan and a main operating income of 1.518 billion yuan.
China Film Group has indeed made many moves, and Han Sanping has also contributed a lot to promoting the development of Chinese commercial films.
However, when it comes to making money, it has to be Ren Zhonglun.
In 2009, Shanghai Film will also establish new companies with Hong Kong Emperor and Media Asia, and invite well-known directors such as Wang Jiawei and Chief Jia to collaborate.
China Film is uniquely positioned to establish joint ventures with Warner and other international film companies.
Shanghai Film did not have such conditions, so it chose to cooperate with film and television companies in Hong Kong Island.
The film and television companies on Hong Kong Island originally wanted to go north, so they hit it off with Shanghai Film Studio, which was unwilling to accept the status quo.
Looking at the current Chinese film landscape, Shanghai Film Group has the oldest experience.
Although China Film is the biological son of the above, it is a company established later.
"Director Wang, what are your next plans? Do you have any plans to make another Chinese film in China?" Ren Zhonglun asked the question that Han Sanping and others wanted to know.
Although "Travel to Taipei" has not yet been released, the box office performance is not yet known.
But it doesn’t matter anymore.
For Han Sanping and Ren Zhonglun, it is not that they cannot accept Wang Shu's defeat.
So, even if the box office of "Travel to Taipei" is not satisfactory, Ren Zhonglun, Han Sanping and others will still cooperate with him.
Looking at Chinese film directors, there are no generals who are always victorious.
In contrast, instead of cooperating with others, it is better to continue cooperating with Wang Shu.
Compared to other directors, at least Wang Shu’s works have more to say.
"Yes, do you have any thoughts on making another Chinese-language film?" Wang Changtian also asked eagerly.
The global box office of 500 million US dollars, but it stimulated him.
If the light could produce such a movie, he would laugh to death even in his dreams.
Wang Shu saw several people looking at him, so he had to say: "It depends on the situation."
He did not make his words absolute, and continued to add, "Whether we make a Chinese film or not, we have to wait until the Oscars. The decision will be made after the Academy Awards ceremony.”
"If I win some Oscars this time, I should continue to hang out there, so that I won't have time to come back."
After he finished speaking, he did not continue to say that he would return to China to film Chinese films after failing to win any awards. As for the film, because of "The Tuner", a film with a global box office of 500 million US dollars, even if he does not win anything at the Oscars early next year, he will not be short of opportunities for the time being.
Unless he makes a blockbuster movie in Hollywood and is kicked out of Hollywood.
Otherwise, at this stage, he would not have time to return to China to make Chinese-language films.
Not only do I have no time, I also don’t want to waste it.
After all, in this era, the rigid conditions of mainland theater chains have not kept up. No matter how good a movie is, the box office will be limited.
Han Sanping wanted to continue cooperating with Wang Shu, a director with a global revenue of 500 million US dollars, in blockbusters. He said, "Are you sure?"
Wang Shu saw several people looking at him again, feeling proud. Wan Zhang responded: "Yes."
"Huh?" Ren Zhonglun exclaimed.
Not only him, but Wang Changtian and Han Sanping also looked at Wang Shu in disbelief.
As if to say are you sure you're not joking?
The Academy Awards are clear to them.
This award, for a young director like Wang Shu who came to Hollywood from China, is not just for making outstanding works.
There will be many factors that restrict Wang Shu from winning the prize.
Therefore, in the view of the three of them, not only is it impossible for Wang Shu to win the Oscar next year, but it is also impossible for him to win in the next ten years.
If you stay in Hollywood for ten years, you might get a chance.
Now, there is no chance.
So, they were extremely surprised when they heard Wang Shu give a positive answer.
"Director Wang, don't you know much about the Academy Awards?" Wang Changtian couldn't help but ask.
Wang Shu understood what the three of them were thinking and couldn't help but smile: "I know what you want to say."
Under the puzzled looks of the three people, he then said, "But... this time, in addition to "The Tuner", we will also participate in "The Wolf of Wall Street" for the Academy Awards."
How many people did I see? As if we all know this, he continued to smile, "I'm not sure whether "The Tuner" will win the award."
".I'm still confident about "The Wolf of Wall Street"."< br>
“The Wolf of Wall Street?” The three of them looked at each other, a little confused.
"The Wolf of Wall Street" has not yet been released, and the three of them do not know the specific situation. Wang Shu then continued, "I think you should have heard that the movie "The Wolf of Wall Street" is adapted from the autobiography of a legendary Wall Street trader."
“I can only say that the content of this movie is more suitable for this year’s financial crisis.”
“It can be regarded as closely following current events.”
“In addition, "It's a biographical movie"
Han Sanping, Ren Zhonglun, and Wang Changtian are not stupid. When Wang Shu said this, they instantly realized the nature of "The Wolf of Wall Street".
After all, this is an award-winning film.
The content of awards films often contains analysis, reflection and other in-depth things.
Wang Shu has confidence in "The Wolf of Wall Street", and there is a high probability that it will be unique.
Combined with the financial crisis, the three of them had vague guesses in their minds.
In the blink of an eye, December 19th.
"Taipei Trip" held its grand premiere at the Beijing City Hall as scheduled.
The red carpet of the premiere was glittering with stars, and many celebrities who knew Wang Shu came to support him.
The name of a great director with a global single film grossing US$500 million is so great that all the celebrities and artists who are invited think that they have nothing to do anyway, and some of them don’t want to come to support them. .
This "sweet date" is the opportunity to participate in a movie directed by Wang Shu.
Regardless of whether it works or not, it is always right to make friends with Wang Shu.
Therefore, the premiere this time was really grand, much grander than the scenes when Zhang Yimou, Feng Xiaogang and others' movies were released.
Everyone in the industry knows that Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang's films basically only praise "their own people", and even flattery may not be useful.
Compared with them, Wang Shu is different.
Wang Shu is really good at casting and really gives everyone a chance.
Because of this, many actors dressed up to attend after receiving the invitation, hoping to be favored by Wang Shu.
"Director Wang, you are so proud. Look how many celebrities are here. Famous actors from half of the Beijing circle are here." Wang Changtian sighed in a sour tone when he saw the bright stars at the scene. .
I guess he is also the boss of Enlight after all. He has never personally appeared in a movie produced by Enlight and so many well-known actors have come to support it.
Look now, actors from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and three places are here!
After that, he continued to say sourly, "The big director with 500 million US dollars is different. Looking at the whole country, no one can have such a big reputation."
"Zhang Yimou, Feng Xiaogang, etc. No one is as dignified as you.”
When Wang Shu heard this, he said quietly: "Mr. Wang, as long as Guangguang doesn't act as an artist manager, but also casts external actors, when the movie of Guangwang is released, and Mr. Wang says hello, it will be like today."
These words hit Wang Changtian's aorta, and he suddenly laughed.
He also knows that there will be so many artists coming today. In addition to Wang Shu being a $500 million director, there is also the fact that Wang Shu is really casting from outside.
A director with US$500 million, casting movies from outside is a sure win for actors, so many actors will naturally come.
I would like to ask, which actor does not want to be favored by Wang Shu and become the protagonist of a movie produced by Wang Shu?
Wang Changtian then chatted with Wang Shu for a few words, and then went to entertain the guests who came to support him for his sake.
The red carpet at the premiere was so busy, so not all the actors came to support it because of Wang Shu's sake.
There were also many insiders who came to support Han Sanping, Ren Zhonglun, Wang Changtian and others.
"Director Wang, long time no see."
After walking on the red carpet, Ning Jing came to Wang Shu and greeted Wang Shu with a smile.
"Haha, Sister Jing, we haven't seen her for a while, she looks beautiful again." The first time Wang Shu saw Ning Jing, he praised her unstintingly.
In interpersonal communication, beautiful words can often make people feel comfortable.
Hearing this, Ning Jing said with an undiminished smile: "Director Wang's mouth is still so sweet."
After saying that, he sighed, "I'm already old. , maybe there won’t be any filming in a few years.”
There is nothing wrong with these remarks among the actors.
Sighing in front of Wang Shu was like a hint.
Wang Shu pretended not to understand and said with a smile: "What nonsense are Sister Jing talking about? Whoever you ask to judge will say that Sister Jing is not only beautiful and has a good figure, but also has no trace of time and is not old at all. "
When Ning Jing heard this, she sighed: "I'm really old."
Wang Shu immediately looked unbelieving and said with a smile: "I can't tell at all, Sister Jing. It’s just that I’m putting pressure on myself.”
Ning Jing shook her head and changed the topic: “Will you celebrate the New Year in China this year, or will you return to Los Angeles after the “Taipei Trip” thing is over?
Since the premiere was held in the city hall, many female stars were dressed up to attend.
The same is true for Ning Jing. In the winter, she wears tight clothes with exposed legs.
Of course, I don’t wear this outfit every time I go out.
Usually, you put on this outfit and then put on a long down jacket from head to toe, and then take off the down jacket when you appear in front of the camera.
Wang Shu glanced over the towering peaks of Ningjing and continued: "It has not been determined yet. We will have to wait until we attend the Oscars."
When Ning Jing heard this, she couldn't help but smile and joked: "The nominations for the Academy Awards have not been announced yet, so you are sure that you can go there?"
"Otherwise?" Wang Shu shrugged.
Seeing this, Ning Jing immediately gave Wang Shu a thumbs up and praised: "Awesome!"
Wang Shu heard this and said humbly: "If it had been any other time, , maybe not confident.”
“But I am still very confident that I can go to the Oscars early next year.”
"Oh?" Ning Jing was surprised.
Wang Shu smiled and explained: "I won't be able to tell you for a while. Anyway, I can't guarantee that I will win the prize. I will still be confident when I go to the scene."
Ning Jing heard this As he spoke, an inexplicable brilliance appeared in Wang Shu's eyes.
What Wang Shu said about going to the scene is not just "going to" the Academy Awards ceremony, but being nominated for the Academy Awards and going to the scene to participate in the award competition.
“Tsk, tsk.” Ning Jing couldn’t help but smacked her lips and said sincerely, “Awesome!”
"Haha." Wang Shu laughed.
Ning Jing then said: "You go about your business first, I won't disturb you."
"Okay." Wang Shu responded, and then said, "There are a lot of things going on today. I may not be able to greet you.”
“I’ll treat you to dinner when I have time next time.”
Ning Jing’s eyes lit up when she heard this, and she quickly said: “This is a big deal. I will remember what you said.”
Wang Shu smiled helplessly: "I said it, don't worry."
After hearing this, Ning Jing smiled back at Wang Shu and turned to leave.
Not long after she left, Fan Binbin appeared in front of Wang Shu.
"Director Wang, I haven't seen you for a while. Do you miss me?"
Fan Binbin asked with a smile on his face and enthusiasm.
It looked like the two of them had not been unhappy before, so that they broke up on bad terms.
(End of this chapter)