Chapter 431: Entertainment
2009, January 1, New Year’s Day.
2008 has passed and the new year begins on this day.
In 2008, a lot of things happened in the Huayu entertainment industry.
For example…
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2. Shen Dianxia passed away.
3. The wedding of the century between Carina Lau and Tony Leung.
4. Gigi Lai announced her retirement from the entertainment industry.
5. Michelle Reis gets married.
6. Cai Shaofen and Zhang Jin got married.
Since Wang Shu returned to the capital from Hong Kong Island, he has always had endless entertainment.
Not to mention socializing at work, Yang Mi, Liu Yan, Fan Binbin and others are also inviting Wang Shu to have dinner together.
Yang Mi has now broken up with her second-generation rich boyfriend.
In the original timeline, after Yang Mi broke up with her second-generation rich boyfriend, Ma Tianyu came to power, and the two had a dispute.
Now it may be because of Wang Shu that Yang Mi did not agree to Ma Tianyu, but still hung up on this licking dog.
It may also be the excitement of the celebration banquet held for "Taipei Trip". Huayi also held a celebration banquet for "If You Are the One" on New Year's Day.
The celebration banquet was very grand. From Chen Long to the film bureau leaders, crew members, theater representatives, distributor representatives, media people, and film critics, almost everyone was present.
Xu Ruoxuan, who has always had a unique dressing style, wore a simple and elegant dress on the night of the celebration party. A white sweater with a rolled edge design on the neck and exquisite makeup made her fresh feeling unmistakable. , adding a bit of palace temperament, and his generous and elegant behavior attracted the attention of everyone present.
The new "Feng Girl" Che Xiao also attracted the attention of many people. She appeared in an elegant red dress, specifically to be "famous" with "If You Are the One".
After the celebration banquet, the newly promoted "Feng Girl" Che Xiaozai said in an interview with the media: "Participating in the filming of "If You Are the One", I saw the work attitude of top directors and actors like Feng Xiaogang and Ge You, and my own role was also recognized by others. It’s a very lucky thing to talk about it.”
When asked by reporters whether he would star in Feng Xiaogang’s new film, Che Xiao said that of course he hopes to participate in Feng Xiaogang’s film again, and half-jokingly said: “I hope it will be one. I don’t need to ask the director to clarify the misunderstood roles for me, haha!”
In the eyes of the outside world, Feng Xiaogang’s movies have always had the habit of making the actresses an instant hit.
Che Xiao's reputation and popularity have been rising recently, coupled with Feng Xiaogang's support and the company's strong support, many people think that Che Xiao is about to become "famous".
However, many people know that Feng Xiaogang also has a convention when making movies, that is, he must have at least one sex in each movie.
Che Xiaoneng is called "Miss Feng", so there is naturally a close superficial relationship.
Although three generations of Che Xiao's grandparents are related to Ge You, his grandmother is also related to Feng Xiaogang.
But who is Feng Xiaogang?
Xiao Cui certified. Doing various things outside.
Not to mention that the car is small, Shu Qi even talked about his life ideals with him.
Shu Qi is a female artist who has experienced educational films and was asked by the boss of Baodao to have sex in front of many staff members on the set. She has long since let go.
Let’s talk about this celebration banquet. Shu Qi, who was drinking, kissed anyone he was next to, and even hung his whole body on Wang Shuo.
Wang Shu got along with these people. Than, the absolute white lotus.
All of them, even though they have a royal family at home, they are still doing all kinds of things outside.
Wang Shu is different. He has a bottom line and will not be disloyal to his family.
It is undeniable that he has had relationships with several female celebrities.
But. He has never cheated on someone while having a girlfriend.
Not to mention cheating on someone while they are still married.
Being in the entertainment industry, he has no girlfriend, is not married, and is in a high position. It is very common for him to have relationships with some female artists.
The entertainment industry is a big dyeing vat, and 95% of practitioners have "rich" experience.
Compared with this, Wang Shu pales in comparison.
“When are you going to Los Angeles?” Ren Zhonglun asked Wang Shu to meet in private, accompanied by Wang Shu’s old acquaintance Ning Jing.
"It will be over in a few days." Wang Shu responded, "There are many things to do, "The Wolf of Wall Street" is about to be released, then the Golden Globe Awards, then the Berlin Film Festival, and then the Oscars."
"Berlin Film Festival? Oscars?" Ren Zhonglun was confused after hearing this.
Ning Jing was also confused. She only knew that "The Wolf of Wall Street" would be released in North America and that the film directed by Wang Shu was indeed nominated for a Golden Globe.
However, there is no definite news about the Berlin Film Festival and Oscars.
Wang Shu said with a smile: "The organizers of the Berlin Film Festival have invited me. I will go there, not to participate in the main competition section, but to promote the film."
Ning Jing suddenly realized that this was the case.
At the same time, I was filled with envy.
Today, she doesn’t even have a film nominated for a mainland film award, let alone one of the top three in Europe.
In contrast, Wang Shu can still receive invitations from the three major European teams even if he does not participate in the main competition.
Thinking of this, Ning Jing's eyes fell on Wang Shu, waiting for him to continue.
Just listen to Wang Shu say again, "As for the Academy Award, I am confident that I can be nominated."
"Winning the award is not impossible."
"Ah? Director Wang is so confident in "The Tuner"?" Ren Zhonglun was stunned. For a moment, he wondered if Wang Shu was blindly confident?
He did not deny that Wang Shu was indeed powerful and talented.
But the way the Academy Awards works is that it does not mean that a good movie can win everything. There are also secret rules that must be followed.
Like many people, he believed that Wang Shu could not win the award.
Ning Jing thinks the same way. She admits that Wang Shu is very powerful, but blind confidence is not advisable.
Wang Shu smiled and said: "It's not that I have confidence in "The Tuner", but I have confidence in "The Wolf of Wall Street"."
"It's unclear at the moment."
"Anyway, the movie will be released in half a month, and you will know then."
Although Ren Zhonglun didn't believe it, he still pretended to be enlightened. He nodded and said with a smile: "Then I wish Director Wang a good harvest."
The two chatted for a few words, and Ren Zhonglun changed the subject and said: "Have you returned to China to make movies after the Oscars?" What are your thoughts?”
As the mainland’s most profitable film company throughout the year, Ren Zhonglun now has big plans.
It's just that Shanghai Film Academy is not as big a company as China Film Academy and cannot withstand the hardships. Therefore, although Ren Zhonglun has the idea of making a blockbuster movie, he is more conservative.
He wanted to find a reliable director to work with instead of making random decisions.
Looking at the film directors from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and the three places, only Wang Shu is the most suitable and safe candidate.
He also knew that Wang Shu had long-term cooperation with China Film Group and had a deep friendship with Han Sanping.
But things and people, if you don’t try, how will you know it’s impossible?
Wang Shu had already guessed what Ren Zhonglun was thinking before he came. He didn't want to socialize, but then he thought that Shangying was the second oldest one after all and had great power in the Shanghai circle.
It is even said that the Shanghai Circle was based on Shanghai Film Industry and gradually gained its current scale and energy.
Immediately, we socialized for a while.
After all, there is no guarantee that Ren Zhonglun’s connections will be useful in the future.
“I haven’t made any plans yet.” Wang Shu did not play tricks on Ren Zhonglun. After the Academy Awards, if he can win the award, he will definitely pursue his victory and consolidate his position in Hollywood.
And if he fails to win the award, he will also need to pursue victory and consolidate his position in Hollywood.
The difference is that the former is a higher status and the latter is a relatively lower status.
Therefore, no matter what, he needs to stay in Hollywood instead of wasting time returning to China to make movies.
I will definitely go back to my country.
But, not at this time.
Ren Zhonglun understood what Wang Shu meant and immediately advised: "Director Wang, you are young now and don't understand why people take tea as a cold drink."
"I think we can take care of both Hollywood and Mainland China. "
Wang Shu didn't wait for Ren Zhonglun to finish, waved his hand and said: "Mr. Ren, a person's energy is limited, and he cannot take care of both ends."
"It will be very difficult if we insist on doing this. It may not please either end.”
Ren Zhonglun opened his mouth when he heard the words, but could not refute for a while.
Because this is indeed the truth.
Thinking of this, Ren Zhonglun sighed lightly, stopped beating around the bush, and said directly: "Director Wang, there will be some big moves for SIPG next, so I would like to invite you to work together."
After saying that, he then added, "Of course, there is no conflict with China Film Group."
"What I mean is that we will cooperate with China Film Group as well as with us."
"If you are willing to cooperate with Shanghai Film, then Shanghai Film and China Film will give you great support."
"For example, investment."
"And for example, casting, Shanghai Film and China Film China Film will also not interfere. "
Ren Zhonglun knows that for films produced by Wang Shu and China Film, China Film, as the largest investor, enjoys 100% casting rights.
It’s just that Han Sanping didn’t interfere with Wang Shu’s casting.
Even some important characters only give suggestions rather than directly make decisions.
In general, it is entirely up to Wang Shu to decide who to play.
Ren Zhonglun’s current statement also shows that Shanghai Film Academy can do this.
However, although Ren Zhonglun is more sincere, with Wang Shu's current results, he really has no shortage of investors.
Instead of cooperating with Shanghai Film, it is better to cooperate with China Film.
After all, China Film Group is also the boss, and it was jointly established by eight state-owned enterprises.
Cooperating with China Film Group is not only about food, but also about personal connections.
Even if Shanghai Film Group is indeed the most profitable film company in the Mainland, the second one will still be the second best, and it is not good enough in these aspects.
Unless Wang Shu is desperate and Shangying offers an olive branch, then it is indeed an option.
Today, there is no need.
Therefore, Wang Shu declined politely: "Mr. Ren, I am indeed willing to cooperate with Shanghai Film."
"It's just that now my mind is on Hollywood, so..."
said I didn’t explain much at this point, but added, “If there is a chance in the future, everything will be easy to talk about.”
“Right now, I really have no plans to make movies in China.”
“ Director Han has talked to me about this before, but I also rejected him.”
"I think Mr. Ren, you also know that I am not an academic director, so I must go to Hollywood!"
Ren Zhonglun originally wanted to persuade Wang Shu after hearing the first few words he said. Then he heard Wang Shu say that he was not an academic director and that he must go to Hollywood, and he fell silent for a moment.
There is absolutely no problem with this. He knows the truth clearly.
Wang Shu is not an academic director, so Hollywood really needs to go there.
As long as Wang Shu can become famous in Hollywood, no one will be able to question his status in the country in the future.
But without these, given Wang Shufei's academic background, no matter how many achievements he had, he would still be ridiculed by some people.
The mainland film and television industry was formerly a state-owned enterprise.
Although we no longer pay attention to these things, many people with status in the circle have come from that era.
Duan is about one origin and faction.
Ning Jing looked at Wang Shu with beautiful eyes, and she also understood the reason.
But she wanted to say that young directors should have such heroic ambitions.
Ren Zhonglun sighed and said with some reluctance: "I understand."
Although he can break into Hollywood at any time, he can persuade Wang Shu that there is no need to break into Hollywood at this time.
But, if I said this a year ago, it might be feasible.
Now that Wang Shu has been nominated for the Golden Globe Award in the United States, he wants to take advantage of this moment to pursue the victory, so how can he give up before the end?
Wang Shu raised a glass to toast Ren Zhonglun and Ning Jing, then talked about other things and ended the social interaction.
The dinner with Ren Zhonglun was at noon, and Wang Shu met Yang Mi again in the evening.
It's not that Wang Shu wants to meet Yang Mi, but that Yang Mi asks him out from time to time, and his behavior is a bit like licking a dog.
At first Wang Shu declined on the grounds that he had too many things to do and was too busy, but later he found it difficult to refuse, so he agreed to meet with him.
“Director Wang!”
When Yang Mi saw Wang Shu appear, her eyes lit up and she shouted happily.
Wang Shu smiled back and walked towards her direction.
When he walked in front of Yang Mi, he subconsciously reached out and touched Yang Mi’s head, and said with a smile: "Have you been waiting for a long time?"
Yang Mi did not resist Wang Shu. However, he was a little proud of his actions and said with a smile: "No, I just came here too."
"Well, let's go to dinner." After hearing what Yang Mi said, Wang Shu didn't ask any more questions. .
Yang Mi is very career-minded, and being so interested in him is nothing more than wanting to "explode his gold coins."
It is undeniable that the two of them also have a good friendship.
It’s just that this friendship comes from his status, rather than from a young acquaintance.
Yang Mi has known for a long time that if you want to get something in the film and television industry, you have to pay for it.
Compared to Tang Yan, an only daughter who has been favored by her parents since childhood and is somewhat arrogant and naive, Yang Mi is more realistic even though she is an only child.
Furthermore, Yang Mi is more thoughtful and thinks more.
It was precisely because Wang Shu knew this that he took the time to meet with him.
Otherwise, Yang Mi will most likely have random thoughts.
(End of this chapter)