Chapter 780: First signs
After attending Yu Dong’s wine party, people from Gu Wei Company began to contact Bona the next day, and the two parties quickly signed an investment agreement and an actor contract.
The final investment share for [Wei Tianxia] was 26%.
Wu Jing’s [BJ Dengfeng International]’s investment share is 10%.
It’s not that Wu Jing doesn’t want to invest more, but the total investment in [Changjin Lake] is 1.3 billion, and 10% is 130 million yuan. Although Wu Jing has made no less in the past two years, compared with Gu Wei, his The assets will be much less.
After Gu Wei joined, although the crew of "Changjin Lake" did not announce it to the outside world, the news has spread within the circle.
At this stage of domestic entertainment, if a movie has both Gu Wei and Wu Jing starring at the same time, it would be like playing poker with two kings and four twos, and it would be difficult to lose.
Even if [Changjin Lake] has a huge investment of over 1 billion, it cannot stop the enthusiasm of various capitals to join.
It is indeed a cold winter for film and television in China, but capital and major film and television companies do not have no money. It is just that everyone is much more cautious than before, and ordinary projects will not be taken lightly.
But a project like [Changjin Lake], which already has two male protagonists, Wu Jing and Gu Wei, can be said to be making money with your eyes closed, and there is no reason not to invest in it.
As a result, in the following time, Bona's door was broken down by various capitals, and Yu Dong received various calls every day to try to establish relationships.
“.No problem, Mr. Wang has already spoken. How can I not give him face? I will definitely let Huayi join in as long as there is a chance.
But [Changjin Lake] is a mission film after all. The film bureau is watching closely, and China Film and Shanghai Film Group have a large share of it. Gu Wei and Wu Jing are also involved in the investment. The specific amount that can be allocated has to be discussed with other investors.< br>
Mr. Wang is waiting for my letter
Okay, let’s have a drink together when we have time.”
In the office, Yu Dong was still smiling during the call, but the smile on his face disappeared immediately after hanging up the phone.
With his facial expression management, if he were to act, he would at least be a movie star-level actor.
“Hmph. I don’t usually burn incense, but now that I can make money by watching movies, everyone wants to come in and take a bite. It’s not that easy.”
[Changjin Lake] The project has been established in 2019 and preparations have begun. Yes, when YI Qing encountered difficulties, it was not that Yu Dong never thought of introducing other investments. However, at that time, all companies held their money very tightly, and no one was willing to participate.
Even China Film, Shanghai Film and Bayi Film Studio only got involved after the film bureau opened their mouth, and their investment in money was not much, mainly in resources.
Therefore, for an investor like Huayi who purely wants to take advantage, Yu Dong will not give him any share at all. Just now, he was just perfunctory, and everyone just got along with it.
However, the failure of Huayi does not mean that [Changjin Lake] will not add more investors. After all, such a large project cannot be done by one or two people. Some capital and film and television companies with resources can also You can participate as a co-producer.
In the following period, after various screenings by Bona, [Emperor Pictures], [AVIC Industrial Finance Holdings], and [Alibaba Pictures] were added to the [Changjin Lake] project. , [Huawen Pictures], [Hehuan Pictures], [Chongqing Film Group] and others are co-producers.
These are not free shares. When you pay, you can provide resources and help to [Changjin Lake] in all aspects.
For example, [Emperor Pictures], on the one hand, Xu Ke is one of the co-directors of the film, and on the other hand, Emperor can provide some professional staff from Hong Kong Island to relieve the pressure on the filming of the film.
[AVIC] is a provider of props and can provide various types of firearms, cannons, tanks and even aircraft for movies.
[Alibaba Pictures] Not to mention, from online ticket purchase to various online marketing promotions, the other party and Penguin must choose one or the other.
In the study, Brother Chen Kai was reading a book with one hand and squinting his eyes.
The room was very quiet.
On the left side of the desk in front of him was a black copper incense burner.
The faint smoke slowly rose from the incense burner, filling the room with a light fragrance.
The aroma smells very comfortable and can make people relax unconsciously and soothe the body and mind.
The study room where Brother Chen Kai is located looks simple, without too luxurious decoration. Only those who know the goods can see the hidden luxury in it.
For example, the chair he is sitting on is made of huanghuali, the bookshelf behind him is made of Cochin rosewood, the book he is holding in one hand, and the bracelet he is playing with in the other hand is made of small-leaf rosewood, known as the "King of Woods."
With Director Kai's status and financial resources, he likes wooden furniture, so it is not difficult to build a study room of this quality.
Not long after, the study door was pushed open from the outer door, and Chen Hong walked in with a plate of fruit.
"How about this incense I bought for you?"
Going to the desk, putting the fruit plate down, Chen Hong looked at the incense burner on the table and asked.
“The fragrance is delicate, soft and not pungent. It has a warm and deep feeling. It smells great.”
Brother Chen Kai was a little tired after reading for a long time.
Putting the book down, straightening his back, he reached out and took an emerald green grape from the fruit bowl and put it in his mouth.
“Of course it smells good. I specially found a specialized incense master to make it by hand. It is said to be a mixture of cedar and sandalwood, which has the effect of calming the mind and calming the mind.”
Chen Hong has some He said proudly, moved a chair and sat down.
“I heard that Bona has already decided that Gu Wei and Wu Jinglai will play the two leading roles in [Changjin Lake]. Is it true?”
Brother Chen Kai nodded.
"It's true. I have received the letter from over there and the contract has been signed."
Chen Hong frowned slightly.
"With these two starring, your pressure will be much less, and there should be no problem with the movie's box office.
It's just a pity, I originally thought Feiyu had a chance to play Wu Qianli."
“Haha, my power as the chief director in [Changjin Lake] is not as great as it seems.
When I first took on this project, I also wanted to cast Arthur as Wu Qianli.
This character actually suits him very well. He is relatively young and has a relatively complete growth line from immaturity to maturity.
I believe Arthur can play well with me as my guide.
But there is no way, Fatty Yu disagrees life and death.
Actually, I also understand that with an investment of 1.3 billion in [Changjin Lake], he cannot tolerate any risk in the film.
Arthur is still a newcomer after all.”
Brother Chen Kai thought very well at first. [Changjin Lake] is a super big production, and Wu Jing is responsible for the box office. He got his son in and took a ride, without saying anything. Become famous in one fell swoop, at least have a proven track record.
But unfortunately he is the chief director, but the final say at [Changjin Lake] is Bona’s Yu Dong, and the crew. There are still two people, Xu Ke and Lin Chaoxian, who are handling the specific work, and his rights are greatly restricted.
"Yu Dong doesn't want to take any risks. With Wu Jing and Gu Wei, this will happen. The box office is stable, and no matter how high the investment is, there is no need to worry about getting back the original investment."
Chen Hong sighed and looked up at Brother Chen Kai.
"This is also your first time working with these two. With their current popularity and reputation, there is no telling that [Changjin Lake] will have unimaginable box office results!"
Brother Chen Kai shook his head.
“These two people are not so easy to work with.
They are actors, yes, but they are also well-known directors.
Wu Jing’s work style has always been tough, and he has a lot of skills in filming. His own thoughts, it is said that when filming "The Climber", he suggested that Li Rengang delete the emotional scenes in the script
Not to mention Gu Wei, Wu Jing pales in comparison to him.
I heard that when filming "Operation Mekong", his role was originally the second male lead in the script, but after joining the crew, he was added to the role and changed to the first male lead. There is also "Young You", who directly kicked the heroine away because of a trivial matter, even if the director and producer asked for mercy, it was useless. He was a complete drama tyrant"
As Chen Kaige , there are very few things in the industry that he doesn’t know clearly. He knows exactly what Wu Jing and Gu Wei are like and how they work. Wen is not the most typical example.
And with your status in the industry, they will also restrain themselves." Chen Hong comforted her warmly.
She very much hopes that her husband will cooperate with Gu Wei and Wu Jing.
Although Brother Chen Kai is here He has a high status in the circle, but his performance in recent years is really not good. [Wuji] and [Taoist Down the Mountain] received a lot of scolding. [Mei Lanfang], [Search], and [Zhao Orphan] could have a better reputation. But the box office is mediocre.
He now needs a movie that will hit the box office to solidify his status as a great director.
Now this "Changjin Lake" is the best opportunity. br>
Brother Chen Kai shook his head after hearing his wife's words.
“Not to mention the start of filming, there are already signs of it while we are still preparing.
I just received the new script from Bona yesterday. Compared with the earliest version, Wu Qianli The number of scenes has obviously increased, the character's growth line has been more complete, and his proportion in the play has also increased a lot
This is obviously due to the addition of Gu Wei
[Changjin Lake] Now it’s a real double male protagonist”
"It's not surprising, Gu Wei will definitely not play a supporting role.
And whether [Wolf Warrior 2] or [Wandering Earth] both have two male protagonists, [Changjin Lake] does this to maximize the use of Wu Jing and Gu Wei’s traffic.”
“But I am the chief director. For such a big thing as changing the script, Bona did not even bother to ask for my opinion
and even informed me. I’ll have a meeting with Xu Ke and Lin Chaoxian every month.
They’ve already arranged everything, so why bother with me?”
When talking about this matter, Brother Chen Kai was obviously angry and looked unhappy.
Chen Hong was not surprised by his state. He stood up and walked behind Brother Chen Kai, put his hands on his shoulders and leaned over:
"Okay, there's no need to be unhappy. , No matter what, your identity as the chief director of [Changjin Lake] will not change.
Whether it is Gu Wei or Wu Jing, even Xu Ke and Lin Chaoxian, they will still have to do it. I'll listen to you."
After being married to Brother Chen Kai for so many years, she has become extremely good at making him happy.
"Actually, I think if I have this opportunity, I can build a better relationship with Gu Wei.
His company has achieved outstanding results in the past two years and has many high-quality resources.
If I can help Feiyu Striving for more will save him some detours."
"Humph~my brother Chen Kai's son still needs to ask for praise from others?"
Brother Chen Kai, who was originally in a better mood, heard Chen Hong. I'm not happy to say that again.
"Okay, okay, support your son yourself."
After the matter of [Changjin Lake] was settled, Gu Wei stopped paying attention. After all, it will not be launched until next year, and there is still more than half a year. What should I do now? It's too early.
And he is just an actor in this movie and doesn't need to worry about too many things.
In contrast, [Sister Riding the Wind and Waves], which started airing on June 12, attracted his attention more.
[Sister Lang] exploded in ratings and topicality upon its first broadcast, becoming the most popular new variety show this year.
Zeng Lichu also performed very well on stage, but although she was strong, she was not as bold as Ning Jing and Zhang Yuqi, so she lacked some explosive points.
However, among a group of female celebrities over 30 years old, Zeng Li is the best in terms of appearance, figure and temperament. Even though her personality is relatively gentle, she is still quite popular.
“How did it feel to record [Sister Lang]?”
“It’s okay, this show is a little different from what I imagined.
Originally I thought It’s just that the older sisters trained together in PK singing and dancing. I didn’t expect that the most important thing after coming here was to develop interpersonal relationships.”
After recording a day's program, Zeng Li and Gu Wei returned to their residence, sent WeChat messages, and later even started a video call.
“Haha, that’s how Mango Channel’s programs are. As long as there are too many people, there will be a fight. If nothing happens, the program team will find a way to make something happen, otherwise there will be no ratings.”
"I'm not good at this. I just concentrate on dancing and singing, and let the rest come naturally."
"I looked at the popularity of Douban and Hupu today, Sister Li, you are ranked fourth, Nu. If you work hard, you should be able to rise even higher."
"Take your time, there are 30 sisters in total, fourth is already very high"
Although she is said to be a Buddhist, Zeng Li actually has no ambition or ambition, so she is just fine. However, it is this kind of personality that allowed her to develop a cool and elegant temperament.
Of course, the premise is when you are not filming Douyin.
On June 18, Gu Wei's plane landed in Guangdong Province. At the invitation of Damimi, he came over as a flying guest to record an episode of [Escape Room].
It was already afternoon when we arrived at the hotel where the program team was staying. Yang Mi, who had been in contact with Gu Wei, had been waiting for him here.
“Sister Mi, I’m here~”
"Finally, you didn't forget what you promised me."
Dami Mi was wearing casual clothes, a white T-shirt on the upper body, loose and baggy denim-style straight pants on the lower body, and a pair of white shoes. It has a girlish style and looks very young.
"We have known each other for so many years. When did I stop talking about my words? After I agreed to let you come to [Secret Room], I asked my manager to communicate with the program team about the time."
Yang Mi looked at The corners of Gu Wei's mouth turned up slightly.
“It’s getting late, what do you want to eat, I’ll treat you to dinner!
I’m full today, so I won’t have the strength to record the show tomorrow.”
“Since I’m here in Guangdong, of course I have to taste the Cantonese food here.”
“No problem, I just know there is a restaurant that makes it. It's delicious. Let's go there now."
"Why don't you call someone else? "
Gu Wei asked.
Before he came, he learned that some of the regular guests of "Escape Room Season 2" had changed. Yang Mi, Zhang Ruoyun, and Huang Minghao remained the same. Wei Daxun, Xie Yilin, and Zhang Guowei left, and Da Zhangwei and Guo Qilin were added.
Except for Zhang Wei, who is not familiar with them, Gu Wei knows everyone else.
"Don't call them, we will meet them tomorrow during the recording of the program."
Of course Gu Wei didn't have any objections to what Yang Mi said and went out to eat with him.
(End of this chapter)