Chapter 459 is
"Uncle and aunt, this is the gift I brought you."
Li Binbin came alone, bringing some bird's nests and famous wine to the door.
“It’s too precious, no need to be so polite.”
Tian Yufang and Wang Yang answered subconsciously.
Since the two elders knew Li Binbin through TV, they chatted for a while and their relationship became much closer.
As the time approached noon, Tian Yufang got up and went to cook. Wang Yang had nothing to do and didn't know what to do, so he followed suit.
With Wang Shu's current wealth, booking a table in a high-end restaurant is a simple matter.
It’s just that the two elders have the same idea as the elders. They believe that cooking and entertaining guests by yourself is more respectful.
Respecting the guests who come to visit will help Wang Shu's interpersonal relationships.
In short, it is for Wang Shu after all.
The second elder felt that he could not help Wang Shu in other aspects, so he tried his best to contribute in these aspects.
For example, Wang Shu went to visit Han Sanping before.
Han Sanping could obviously book a table outside to save time and effort, but he insisted on asking his sister-in-law to cook and leave Wang Shu to eat at his home.
This is an act of intimacy.
Another example is this time, although Li Binbin politely refused Tian Yufang to cook for herself, but seeing Tian Yufang really entertain her with a family dinner, his emotional value was greatly satisfied, and the smile on his face never stopped.
She, like Wang Shu, has no problem booking a table in a high-end hotel with her wealth.
However, she had a lot of fun at this kind of dinner.
Relatively speaking, Wang Shu’s family banquet was even more valuable.
Entertainments are often held in high-end hotels, and the family dinner of an international director like Wang Shu is not something you can encounter casually.
"Old Wang, do you think Binbin likes our trees?"
Tian Yufang and Wang Yang were washing vegetables and cooking in the kitchen when they suddenly asked in a low voice.
Wang Yang was speechless when he heard this, and then said: "Didn't Shuzi say that Binbin has a boyfriend? What are you talking about?"
"Oh, yes, you Look at my brain, I forgot about this." Tian Yufang suddenly realized.
Wang Yang whispered: "Don't say you like our Shuzi when you see a girl. It's not like there are no other men in the world. How can you like our Shuzi just because you're a girl?"< br>
"But..." Tian Yufang opened her mouth and whispered, "I heard from people in the village that actresses can be chosen to act by directors. It's probably because the actresses have something to do with the directors."
"Otherwise, other directors will Why choose her?”
“Especially for a great director.”
“Our Shuzi is a great director, you say.”
Wang Yang heard this. Once again speechless, he hummed: "What nonsense are you talking about? Do you believe what the villagers say?"
"Let me tell you, if an actress has a backstage on the crew, it is usually the investor, not the director."
"The investor pays the money so that the crew can be set up and the filming can start."
< br>“If a director wants to make a film, he cannot do without the investors’ money.”
“So many actresses are investors and have nothing to do with the directors.”
Since Wang Shu After becoming famous, people in the village have been chatting with Wang Yang about topics like this.
As we chatted, Wang Yang became an understanding brother.
The two elders were chatting in the kitchen, and Wang Shu and Li Binbin were also chatting in the living room.
"Director Wang, "Travel to Taipei" has already grossed 330 million, another movie with a box office of over 300 million." Li Binbin said with a smile.
"Travel to Taipei" held its premiere in Beijing on December 19th and officially premiered at 0:00 on the 20th. It has been released for a month now.
The box office is 330 million.
Under the operation of China Film Group Corporation, the release was postponed for one month.
It’s just that in this era of rampant piracy, even if the release is postponed, it will not increase the box office much.
Compared to "Taipei Trip", "If You Are the One" was a bit miserable, with a box office of only 290 million, which was 10 million shy of 300 million.
Although the release is also postponed, it is difficult to break the 300 million mark.
In the original timeline, "If You Are the One" was the only Chinese film to break the 300 million mark in 2008.
Now, due to the fact that it was released at the same time as "Travel to Taipei", the box office has declined due to mutual interference, resulting in it not exceeding 300 million.
However, Wang Shu believes that Feng Xiaogang and Huayi's boss Wang are just sorry, not angry.
Because Huayi’s initial goal was not to expect “If You Are the One” to break 300 million, but 200 million.
Now the box office of "If You Are the One" far exceeds expectations. It's too late to be happy, so how can I be angry.
Only 290 million is just a few inches away from 300 million. As long as it breaks 300 million, Feng Xiaogang is the second mainland film director to have a single film with a box office of over 300 million.
The current situation will definitely be regrettable.
Unless Huayi spends money to use Yinbing Dafa, even if it is postponed, it will really not be able to reach 300 million.
"So, aren't you the heroine of a movie with a box office of 300 million from now on?" Wang Shu joked with a smile when he heard this.
Although it is just a heroine with a box office of 300 million in a single film, it is actually a topic that can be greatly boasted about.
Because before Li Binbin, only Gong Li entered the ranks of mainland movie heroines with a single film worth 300 million yuan with "Horror Cruise".
Li Binbin is No. 2 in the Mainland.
Not only is it No. 2 in the Mainland, but it is also No. 2 in the Chinese film industry in the three places across the Taiwan Strait.
It is undeniable that some films, including overseas box office, have a total box office of more than 300 million. However, these usually refer to the box office results of local theater chains.
Hearing this, Li Binbin rolled his eyes at Wang Shu.
But even though he looked blaming, the smile on his lips was hard to suppress.
Although she did not win an award, the gimmick of being the second heroine after Gong Li to have a single film with a box office of 300 million is also a very important honor.
With this achievement, her status in the circle will rise.
Remuneration, endorsement fees, etc. are all soaring.
After Li Binbin rolled his eyes at Wang Shu, he then said with a smile: "I have to thank Director Wang for giving me the opportunity. If it weren't for Director Wang, I would not have become a heroine with a box office of 300 million."< br>
Although she became the heroine of "Travel to Taipei" because of the cooperation between Wang Shu and Hua Yi, Li Binbin knew in her heart that if Wang Shu asked Zhou Xun to star, she would still have no chance.
In the final analysis, she was able to participate in this movie because of the opportunity given by Wang Shu.
Otherwise
Thinking of Feng Xiaogang inviting her and Zhou Xun to act as supporting actors for Shu Qi in "Don't Sing, Don't Disturb".
It's impossible to count on Feng Xiaogang.
"Haha." Wang Shu could tell that Li Binbin was praising him both inside and outside of his words.
He was not surprised by this.
Feng Xiaogang, as a famous star in Huayi, does not praise Li Binbin and Zhou Xun.
Everyone in the circle knows the reason.
Ever since Li Binbin starred in the movie "The King of Kung Fu", he has wanted to follow Zhang Ziyi's path and go international.
For Zhang Ziyi to go international, Li Yu's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was just the beginning. Later, she fell in love with Chen Long. With the help of Chen Long's connections, she not only attended various occasions in Hollywood, but also starred in "Rush Hour" to expand her career. Only through her own connections can there be follow-up.
Li Binbin also discovered at this time that starring in "The King of Kung Fu" is just the beginning. If he wants to follow Zhang Ziyi's international path, he still needs someone from Hollywood to help him.
Otherwise, it’s all in vain.
Looking at the people I know around me, only Wang Shu has this ability and ability.
Li Binbin smiled and said: "Director Wang, the news that you won the Golden Globe Award for Best Director and the Best Picture Award came back to China, and the box office of "Taipei Trip" went up and down in those days. Quite a few.”
"Expected." Wang Shu responded.
This kind of popularity will definitely help the box office of "Taipei Trip" rise.
It is a normal thing, many people have expected this.
The two chatted for a while, and Li Binbin asked in a charming and hesitant voice: "Director Wang, I heard that you are going to direct "Life of Pi"?"
Wang When Shu heard this, his heart suddenly became clear.
He asked why Li Binbin paid a sudden visit as the Lunar New Year was approaching. It turned out that this was his intention.
However, "Life of Pi" does not have a Chinese female character.
Li Binbin’s idea has come to nothing.
"Yes." Wang Shu responded calmly.
"I heard that this script is very difficult and many directors in Hollywood are afraid of it?" Li Binbin's eyes lit up when he heard Wang Shu's affirmative answer.
She wants to follow Zhang Ziyi's path and go global, and "Life of Pi" is the opportunity right in front of her.
She doesn't seek to play the leading role, just like Zhang Ziyi in "Rush Hour", she just needs to play a supporting actress who can shine.
However, these are just her inner thoughts.
Whether it can happen or not depends on Wang Shu’s attitude.
Wang Shu smiled when he heard this: "There is such a thing, but it is not as outrageous as the outside world reports."
"It's not that those directors in Hollywood can't film, but they are not completely sure that the film will be successful. In order to avoid ruining the brand, they pushed the script."
Li Binbin knows how to summarize, she exclaimed with bright eyes : "So, Director Wang is sure that the film will be successful?"
Wang Shu did not expect that Li Binbin would ask this question. He was stunned for a moment and then nodded.
Seeing this, Li Binbin smiled even more.
For her, the more confident Wang Shu is, the better.
Because the more confident she is in filming "Life of Pi," the more likely she is to go international.
“Director Wang is still great!” Li Binbin praised without hesitation, and then asked tentatively, “Where is the casting?”
“Have the casting started already? ?”
“Fox is already working on it, and it should start in the next year.” Wang Shu answered.
"Life of Pi" is an open casting call and there is no need to hide it.
"Are you casting in Hollywood?" Li Binbin looked at Wang Shu and asked.
"No." Wang Shu shook his head, "It's in India."
""Life of Pi" tells the story of an Indian teenager, so an Indian boy will be chosen. The protagonist."
Li Binbin was not surprised by this, and continued to ask with a smile: "What about other roles? Are there any roles suitable for our mainland actors?"
She did not ask directly if there were any. There are roles suitable for her, but first she asks if there are any roles suitable for mainland actors.
Of course Wang Shu knew what she was thinking, and immediately replied affirmatively: "Yes!"
This is not nonsense, but there are indeed Asian supporting roles in Li Yu's version of "Life of Pi".
It’s just that it’s not a female supporting role, but a male supporting role.
(End of this chapter)