Chapter 261 Deep Sea and Hua Qiangu
In the next few days, Gu Wei had a lot of things to do.
The company held a celebration party for [Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage] and invited all the people related to the film.
From the large number of investors to all the production staff of the crew, no one is left behind.
The banquet did not invite any media to attend, it was simply a celebration of the success of [The Return of the Great Sage].
Director Tian Xiaopeng and other crew members, Gu Wei gave them big red envelopes, which will definitely satisfy everyone based on their contribution.
Even though they may not have the opportunity to collaborate again in the future, they are both contributors to the box office success of the movie.
Gu Wei has made money, and he will never be stingy with them.
Everyone drank and drank at the banquet, and everyone was immersed in the joy of success.
"Director Tian, what are your plans next?"
After everyone at the main table raised their glasses and took a sip, Gu Wei asked Tian Xiaopeng beside him.
Wang Changtian, who was sitting on the other side of him, also cast a concerned look.
“Uh”
Tian Xiaopeng pondered for a while.
“Originally, after finishing [The Return of the Great Sage], I had the idea of a sequel.
The original plan was to film the story of Monkey King causing havoc in the Heavenly Palace. "
"The prequel of [The Return of the Great Sage]? "
Wang Changtian interrupted.
"Yes!
This section is the most exciting part of "Journey to the West". If it is filmed, it will definitely attract the audience. ”
Tian Xiaopeng said.
Gu Wei could see the hesitation in his tone and expression.
“Now that you have an idea, does Director Tian have any worries now?”
“To be honest, Mr. Gu, I read a story about a mother rescuing her daughter in the sea some time ago. I had a lot of feelings.
I want to make an animated movie based on this story.
As for the sequel to [The Return of the Great Sage], I want to play it first. "
Tian Xiaopeng said sincerely.
Hearing what Tian Xiaopeng said, the smile on Gu Wei's face slowly faded.
Although Director Tian is a cartoon director, But after all, he still has his own artistic pursuits
However, this kind of thing is not a good thing for investors. Countless examples that have happened prove that when a director has a strong desire for self-expression, He often fails to make a movie that can be liked by the public.
It’s not that the film is not good, it’s just that the director wants to export his own ideas, and it is easy to ignore the feelings of ordinary audiences, making the film highbrow.
At this point, director Jiang Wen is the best example. His movies are all mixed with too much private stuff, and he stuffs everything he wants to express into them, regardless of whether the audience can accept it or not. , do you understand it, do you like it?
Gu Wei remembers that during the Spring Festival of 2023, an animated film called "Deep Sea" was released, which was directed by Tian Xiaopeng and co-produced by "Deep Sea October Media" (Tian Xiaopeng's own company) and "Guangguang Media" Co-produced.
A total of 400 million yuan of high investment, the final box office hit, about 900 million yuan, a net loss of nearly 100 million yuan.
When he watched it on the video platform later, he only thought that the animation effect of "Deep Sea" was very good, and the story was a bit like "Spirited Away", but the storytelling was a little worse, and the atmosphere of the cartoon was a bit "sad" "It's really not suitable for watching during the Chinese New Year.
Even though he knew this, Gu Wei didn't advise him.
Although most of the profits from [The Return of the Great Sage] went into Gu Wei's pocket, in terms of fame, it was director Tian Xiaopeng who gained the most.
He now has the reputation of being the top box office director in domestic films. It can be said that he became famous all over the world in one fell swoop.
There shouldn’t be too many people in the circle who want to make friends with him, cooperate with him, and send him money.
No matter what Tian Xiaopeng wants to shoot now, he will no longer have to worry about lack of money.
Even if he continues to cooperate with [Wei Tianxia] and [Enlight Media], he will change from his original status of being a lowly and small player to an absolute leader.
The film and television industry is such a reality. Directors who are famous and have great works have a great say, because they have no shortage of investment. Everyone knows that their films will most likely make money, so naturally countless people will wave their hands. Check hoping to join in.
Gu Wei did not answer Tian Xiaopeng's words, but just said that if he needed help, he could come to him at any time. After a few polite words, the atmosphere at the wine table was as warm as ever.
He also has his own animation company under his name, with excellent animation production talents such as Director Dumpling, and most importantly, [Magic Boy], a top-notch animation work in production. [ Avengers], make an animated version of the Chinese mythological universe.
Therefore, he is very indifferent to whether he can cooperate with Tian Xiaopeng again in the future.
After the banquet, Gu Wei, as the host, sent away the important guests such as Director Tian and Mr. Wang. He also got into the nanny car and arrived at the Palm Springs International Apartment in the Beijing night.
Take the elevator to the 28th floor and enter the password skillfully to open the door.
Entering the door, I changed my shoes at the entrance and hung my coat on the hanger nearby.
“Back!”
In the house, Nazha heard the sound at the door and jumped over happily.
She was wearing a light yellow cartoon pajamas, a pair of white bear slippers, her hair was tied into a bun, revealing her perfect profile and jawline, her slender neck, and her fair and tender skin. , a pair of big eyes looked at Gu Wei who had just entered the door, with a bright smile on his face.
As soon as Gu Wei turned around after hanging up his clothes, Nazha threw herself into his arms.
Hands around his neck, two straight and slender thighs clamped around his waist.
Gu Wei put his hands on Nazha's hips and picked her up.
"Are you so happy?"
"Of course, after filming for such a long time, I haven't seen you for a long time~"
Nazha hung up like a koala. Gu Wei said coquettishly.
"I usually call you and send you WeChat messages~"
"How can that be possible? You don't even come to visit me."
Gu Wei carried her to the sofa in the living room and sat down. Although Nazha weighed less than 100 pounds, it was not a problem for Gu Wei to hold her all the time, but it was more comfortable to sit down.
“You are filming, I am filming too, and there are other things, I am much busier than you, okay.”
When I came back from the Chinese New Year, Nazha received [Martial God Zhao Zilong] Invited by the crew to play the most beautiful woman in the world "Diao Chan", she did not return to the capital until the crew finished filming a few days ago.
This drama is a TV series led by the famous producer and director Cheng Lidong, and the producer is also his company [Zhejiang Yongle Film and Television].
Director Cheng was originally a host of Blueberry Channel. He has extensive connections in major TV stations. He once served as the producer of "New Water Margin" and "Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties".
Zhao Mingcheng, the general manager of Gu Wei Company, is an old friend of his.
The reason why Nazha was chosen to play the role of "Diao Chan" this time was because her image suited her. With her relationship with [Wei Ming Xia], Nazha just auditioned and joined the cast. Then the company also arranged for Meng Ziyi to be included. I went in and played the third female lead.
"You are so busy that you still have time to spread scandals with others? And there are two of you!"
After Gu Wei sat down, Nazha sat on his lap and said this When she was standing, her back was straight and her hands were on her hips, which was quite imposing.
Of course the two people she was talking about were Yang Mi and Liu Yifei.
Gu Wei put his hands around her slender waist and gently pulled her into his arms, and Naza fell flat on Gu Wei's strong chest.
Then he lowered his head and looked down at her beautiful face.
“We haven’t seen each other for two months, has Xiao Nazha lost her temper?”
Then she lowered her head and kissed her.
After a long time, the two separated, and Nazha's fair face turned red.
She collapsed in Gu Wei's arms, leaning her face against his chest and patting him gently with her soft little hands.
“It’s disgusting, I can’t breathe for such a long time~”
Gu Wei put his arms around Nazha’s slender and soft waist, lowered his head and sniffed her hair.
"How was this filming trip? Did you encounter any trouble?"
"Fortunately, the filming went very smoothly. I played the most beautiful woman in the Three Kingdoms' Diao Chan', it's not difficult, the lines are pretty simple, I'm best at playing beautiful women."
Nazha is still a little proud.
"You are so beautiful, it will be easy for you to play the role of a beautiful woman~"
Gu Wei also continued her words and praised her.
“There are a lot of beauties in our crew, and Lin Yoona, who plays the heroine, is very beautiful!
I am nothing.” Nazha said modestly.
“Oh, the person that our beautiful lady Nazha praises seems to be really beautiful.”
Gu Wei has never seen Lin Yuner in reality, either in his previous life or in this life. I know she is the face of the "Thigh Era".
Listening to what Nazha said, I couldn't help but feel a little curious.
“How do you get along with the other actors in the crew?”
"It's good. Maybe it's because we all have the experience of leaving [Sugar Man]. The male lead Lin Gengxin is very friendly to me.
The female lead Lin Yoona is a Korean actor and she seems to be a nice person, but it's a pity that she doesn't Speaking Chinese, it’s not easy to communicate at ordinary times.”
Ziyi and I get along well with other people.
Everyone is very friendly. ”
Nazha counted the other people in the crew with an innocent look on her face.
"It's a coincidence that next week I will be guest-starring in [The Great Wall]. Lin Gengxin is also in this movie. We are both colleagues. I will thank him for his care on the set."
Gu Wei has been a director, and he knows that the crew is a small society with distinct classes.
The first group is the director, producer and male and female lead. If you have the care of these people in the crew, then other people will be very kind to you.
Just like how he took care of Reba during the filming of "The Legend of Ancient Swords".
"You thank him for me? In what capacity?"
Nazha looked at Gu Wei with a sideways face.
“Of course it’s the boss, what else could it be?”
Gu Wei smiled and scratched Nazha’s small nose and said with a smile.
“Hmph~ How can a boss come to an employee’s home all the time?”
“Excellent employees have helped the boss earn a lot of money after work. Isn’t it reasonable for the boss to come over and reward them?”< br>
Gu Wei spread his hands and said.
“Scoundrel, scumbag!”
Nazha muttered in a low voice.
“What did you say?”
“Nothing, I compliment you on your handsomeness~”
"It goes without saying that everyone knows this~"
In the evening, Gu Wei watched TV with Nazha.
He was leaning on the sofa, Nazha was nestled in his arms, holding a plate of lychees in his hand, and from time to time he would open one and put it in Gu Wei's mouth.
The two of them were watching the Mango Channel Diamond Private Theater, where Gu Wei's two TV series last year, "Gu Jian Qi Tan" and "Shan Shan Is Coming", were both broadcast in this theater.
What is being aired now is the recently popular TV series [Flower Thousand Bones].
It is said that since the beginning of 2015, there have been frequent hit dramas, first it was "The Legend of Wu Mei Niang" co-broadcasted by Mango Channel and Blueberry Channel, and then Tang Yan and Zhong Hanliang's version of "Why Shengxiao Mo" was broadcast exclusively on Lychee Channel.
Then there is the film "Flower Thousand Bones", a collaboration between Zhao Liying and Huo Jianhua.
Especially [Flower Thousand Bones], the popularity is surprisingly high.
Since this TV series was launched, it has always ranked first in the same period in terms of ratings and share of viewers, and the number of online clicks has also remained high.
Many scenes in the TV series have also triggered a craze among netizens, and "the power of prehistoric times" has become a hot word on the Internet.
Not only did it break the Chinese weekly drama ratings record set by "Gu Jian Qi Tan", but it also surpassed "The Legend of Wu Mei Niang" and took the first place in many online broadcast data.
The TV series has not yet finished broadcasting, and its online views have almost reached 10 billion.
It can be said that "Flower Thousand Bones" truly broke out of the industry and became a phenomenal TV series.
Zhao Liying has really established herself on the front line through this TV series. Last year, she collaborated with Gu Wei on "Shanshan Is Here", which became a hit and she became a star. In just six months, Thousand Bones] Zhensheng made her a top actress not inferior to Yang Mi, Tang Yan and others.
Since the TV series was launched, Zhao Liying’s Weibo followers have increased by more than 20 million, and countless passers-by have become “fireflies” of Zhao Liying’s fans because of this TV series.
Huo Jianhua, who plays the male protagonist, also took a step forward in his career with "Flower Bones".
Gu Wei has been in the movie industry for the past two months and doesn't pay much attention to popular TV series. Even so, every time he turns on his phone, he can always see Zhao Liying and Huo Jianhua on the hot search list.
"Do you like this TV series very much?"
Gu Wei asked Nazha in his arms.
She chose the TV series, and she has been watching it with gusto since it started.
"Of course, [Flower Thousand Bones] is super popular these days, I follow it every week.
I really like the character 'Xiaogu', it's so cute!"
Nazha His eyes were fixed on the TV screen, and he replied to Gu Wei without raising his head. He even laughed stupidly when he saw the sweet plot.
Gu Wei lowered his head and took out his mobile phone and sent a WeChat message to Zhao Liying.
“Congratulations to [Flower Thousand Bones] for its big hit!”
He has always had a good relationship with Zhao Liying. He had been busy and neglected her before. Today he thought it was appropriate to congratulate her.
"The TV series is almost over, and you just came to congratulate me. The news is too ill-informed! (glaring)"
What Gu Wei didn't expect was that Zhao Liying's WeChat reply came in seconds. Come over.
“I’ve been busy with movies recently, and I’ve been a little neglectful. I’ll treat you to dinner next time I have the chance!”
“I’ve agreed, I’ll definitely eat the meal.
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I remember that after recording [Running Man] last year, you said you wanted me to act, but why was there no news? "
Gu Wei didn't expect that she would mention this matter just after contacting Zhao Liying.
"You are a big star now, are you still lacking in acting? "
"You know I'm a big star, why don't you come to me quickly? ”
“Follow your orders, I won’t keep the big stars waiting too long.”
In Hengdian Film and Television City, Zhao Liying was lying on the bed in the hotel room applying a facial mask after filming for a day.
She held the phone with both hands, looked at the message Gu Wei replied on it, and burst out laughing.
"That's pretty much it. I don't care if you have a good attitude~"
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Gu Wei's action of sending a WeChat message attracted Nazha's attention. His eyes turned from the TV to Gu Wei's cell phone.
"Who are you talking to?"
She asked curiously.
"Zhao Liying, [Hua Qiangu] has such good grades, congratulations to her."
Gu Wei then said, without any concealment.
“Do you have a good relationship with her?”
"Well, it's not bad. You forgot that I worked with her on my movie "Shanshan Is Coming" last year.
She is now on a higher level with each movie, and her development momentum is so strong!"
Listening to what Gu Wei said and glancing at the text typed on his mobile phone, Nazha suddenly felt that the "Flower Thousand Bones" on TV was no longer favourable.
She suddenly raised her head and kissed Gu Wei on the face.
“What’s wrong?”
Gu Wei asked inexplicably.
“I’m sleepy, let’s go rest~”
Nezha frowned slightly, looking at him with a pair of big watery eyes, her pitiful expression was like a bird waiting for its owner to feed him little kitten.
Gu Wei glanced at WeChat, said good night to Zhao Liying, put the phone aside, stood up, picked up Nazha, and walked to the bedroom.
Asking for a monthly pass
(End of this chapter)