Jiang Mengfei took a sip of tea and asked, "Can I bring someone there?"
"Who?"
"Hong Ben."
Zhou Yan frowned Eyebrow, "What do you want him to do?"
"Lao Hong is experienced, versatile, and skilled. I can ask him if I don't understand anything, and I will have more confidence when managing."
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Zhou Yan shook his head, "Hong Ben can't do it. He was sent to the "Titanic" set by me just to let him secretly work as a teacher. He will be of great use in the film department later. If he is transferred to the TV drama department, then I will It’s not all work in vain.”
“If Lao Hong can’t do it,” Jiang Mengfei rubbed his hands, “How about I send Shen Yan over? He just joined our team, so he shouldn’t be unable to leave. And I talked to him privately, and from what he said, he is quite interested in TV series filming."
Zhou Yan looked at Jiang Mengfei up and down, and said with a smile, "Were you ready to sink in from the beginning? The reason why I mentioned Hong Ben first is because I know that I can’t give Hong Ben to you. If you settle for the next best thing, I won’t be able to refuse you.”
“Old Zhou, are you too tall? Look at me, I am such a naive person, how can I be so thoughtful?" Jiang Mengfei said with a naive smile.
Zhou Yan smiled, Jiang Mengfei was still playing tricks with him.
If he hadn't thought about it in advance, would Jiang Mengfei have been able to change the candidate so quickly?
To be honest, he really didn't want to transfer Shen Yan to the TV drama department. After getting along with him for a while, Zhou Yan felt that Shen Yan was quite useful.
Although Shen Yan is not as lively as Li Hong, and his management ability is also a bit inferior, Shen Yan has solid basic skills and has initially developed the ability to act independently.
And Shen Yan, this guy, has a certain business sensitivity and should be able to make a blockbuster movie.
The directors currently signed by their studios all make literary films and basically have no earning power.
Zhou Yan would not give up on Wang Xiaoshuai and the others, but the studio could not make money on his own, so he wanted to train Shen Yan.
But Jiang Mengfei had this idea, and it was really hard for him to refuse.
After pondering for a moment, Zhou Yan said, "I personally have no objection to transferring Shen Yan to the TV drama department, but it depends on his own wishes. If he is willing, then Bring him over. If he doesn't want to, we can't force him."
Jiang Mengfei said with a smile, "It's no problem at all. I'll call him over now."
After that. , Jiang Mengfei got up and ran out. After just a few steps, he turned to Zhou Yan and said, "Don't pour my tea. I'll have more to drink when I come back later."
"Don't worry."
......
Only seven or eight minutes later, Jiang Mengfei led Ana Shen over.
As soon as he came in, Jiang Mengfei said, "Director Zhou, I just asked Shen Yan about his intention on the way. He is willing to go to the TV drama department."
Zhou Yan looked at Shen Yan, "Shen Yan Is that what you mean? ”
Ana Shen nodded, "Yes, Director Zhou, I am willing to go there."
"Our studio respects your personal wishes for job transfers. If you are not willing, I will not transfer you. If you feel that there is no chance of promotion in the film department for the time being and you want to try a new department, then I don’t think it is necessary. If you stay in the film department, I will add some responsibilities to you later, and you may even be able to do it alone. "
Zhou Yan's words have made it very clear, which means that Ana Shen should think carefully and don't go to the new department just because he thinks there are more opportunities. The same goes for staying in the film department.
Hearing Zhou Yan's words, Jiang Mengfei became anxious, "Director Zhou, what you said is both internal and external. Why are you trying to persuade Lao Shen not to join the new department? How can you be like this?"
"Ahem." Zhou Yan coughed lightly, "I also explained the situation clearly to Ana Shen and let him choose."
"Director Zhou, you'd better say less."
Shen Yan said at this time, "Director Zhou, I agreed to Mengfei to join the new department, not because I was worried that there would be no room for development in the film department. I hope to be a 'founding hero' in the new department because I am really more interested in the filming of TV series."
"You are more interested in the filming of TV series?" Zhou Yan looked at Shen with some surprise. Word.
This is so strange.
Zhou Yan would like to believe that there are directors who are more interested in making TV series, but in fact, he has never met such a director in reality.
The main reason for becoming a director of TV series is because there are no good opportunities in movies.
Filming a TV series is tiring, the time span is long, and the upper limit is relatively low.
All major international directors make movies. Has anyone ever heard of a director who is famous for making TV series?
TV dramas themselves are at the lower end of the contempt chain. For a director with a professional background, his first choice is definitely movies.
Facing Zhou Yan's surprise, Ana Shen said very seriously, "This is what I say from the bottom of my heart."
Zhou Yan couldn't tell whether Ana Shen was being hypocritical or speaking from the bottom of his heart, but since Ana Shen insisted on going to the new department, he didn't say anything else, just nodded and said, "Okay, you should prepare for the establishment of the new department in the near future. The matter will be announced in two weeks. During this time, you and Mengfei will choose a few offices in Building 3 for your future offices. In addition, you will draw up a purchase list and include all the preliminary purchases. I'll buy the things first. Meng Fei is injured in his arm and has difficulty moving. "
"Don't worry, Director Zhou, I will help Meng Fei well." Shen Yan nodded.
"Okay, let's just say this for now, and you can go and do your work first. Oh, remember, don't announce the establishment of a new department to the public in a hurry."
"Understood."
Jiang Mengfei nodded happily, and then put his uninjured hand around Ana Shen's shoulders, "Let's go, Lao Shen, you are loyal enough and have not been seduced by Director Zhou. , I trust you so much.”
Zhou Yan glanced at the backs of the two people from behind and couldn't help but curl his lips. This person didn't even leave the office before he started arranging leadership.
......
As soon as Jiang Mengfei and the others left, Zhou Yan called General Manager Liu Hang over and told him about the transfer of Jiang Mengfei and Shen Yan to the new department.
Establishing a new department is certainly not Zhou Yan’s immediate interest. Zhou Yan had this idea as early as when Qizhi Company was bidding on the filming of "Tai Chi Master", but there has never been a good time.
Now that their studio staff has more than doubled than before, and with the filming of "Space Traveler" completed, he has someone free and can take over the new department without delaying the film department. Organized.
He had already told Liu Hang about this.
After listening to Zhou Yan's words, Liu Hang nodded and said, "Whether you transfer Shen Yan to a new department, Meng Fei's ability in production is indeed slightly worse, but Shen Yan is from a major, and his ability is It also stands out that Mengfei and I can learn from each other’s strengths.”
“You should keep an eye on recruiting people during this period. After the new department is officially established, people must be in place quickly. The situation in the industry has been changing day by day, and no one knows how fast it will change. "
"Don't worry, I will take care of this matter personally, and I won't hold you back."< br>
“Well, I can rest assured that you will do the work.”
Liu Hang smiled and asked, "By the way, Celine Dion and his wife are coming tomorrow. I have arranged for someone to pick them up. When do you think they will be brought to the studio?" Celine Dion and his wife are coming over. , it’s about recording new songs.
Not only for "My Heart Will Go On", but also another new song.
“What time will they arrive tomorrow?”
“They can arrive at the hotel at about five o’clock in the afternoon.”
"At five o'clock... let's do this. Don't let them come. You go to Xixiangfen and book a box. You can come with me tomorrow night and treat them to a meal."
"Okay, I Make arrangements right away.”
……
After Celine Dion and his wife arrived in Yanjing, they made some arrangements at the hotel and then went to the Xixiangfeng Hotel.
Xixiangfeng is a newly opened hotel, not far from the Xufeng Hotel where they are staying, and it only takes five or six minutes to walk.
Zhou Yanding is here also to facilitate Celine Dion and the others.
After the two parties met, Zhou Yan smiled and shook hands with the couple, "You two have come a long way and had a hard time on the road."
"Mr. Y, you are so polite. Let's meet again. They are all very happy."
"I am very happy too." Zhou Yan smiled and introduced Liu Hang next to them, "This is Liu Hang, the general manager of our studio. He is in charge of our studio. If you have any needs in Yanjing, you can contact him.”
“Hello, hello”
The two parties exchanged a few words and then took their seats.
After sitting down, Zhou Yan said, "Originally, I planned to let you record "My Heart Will Go On" in the United States, but since you guys are here, we will record this song by the way. The song was also recorded.”
“Of course, we think so too,” Reni Angeli smiled, “Actually, we have always wanted to come to China, and it just so happened that you said there was a new song. , we decided to come over and have a look.”
The couple came here mainly for the new song.
Some time ago, Reni Angeli received a call from Zhang Youan, saying that Zhou Yan had a new song and wanted Celine Dion to try it, but there was a condition, that is, if Celine Once Dion agreed to sing, he had to go to China to record as soon as possible.
After listening to what Zhang Youan said, Reni Angeli agreed to go to China without any hesitation, without seeing or hearing the new song.
Until now, they have not seen the new song.
Anyway, Reni Angeli has already made up his mind. Even if the new song fails, they will just come over and finish recording "My Heart Will Go On".
“Well, now that you’re here, don’t be anxious, stay a little longer and have some fun here in China. I believe the recording of “My Heart Will Go On” will be very soon. As for the new song , you guys go to the studio tomorrow morning, and we’ll talk in detail.”
Zhou Yan felt that it was getting late now, so he’d better treat the couple to a good meal and wait for them to rest. , let’s talk about the new song tomorrow.
As soon as people come over, they are grabbed to watch the new songs, which is a bit unkind.
However, Reni Angeli was very anxious, "Director Zhou, it's still early. Why don't we go to the studio to talk about new songs after we have dinner? This is not far from your studio. Is it far?”
“It’s not far, but you just got off the plane and haven’t adjusted yet. Are you too tired?”
Celine Dion said with a smile. I think it’s better to watch the new songs first so that I can have a good sleep at night.”
Listening to what Celine Dion said, Zhou Yan looked at his watch. It was now 6:10. If they eat quickly. , the battle can be resolved before seven o'clock and rush to the studio before seven twenty.
If you think about it this way, there is indeed still time.
Then he nodded and said, "No problem, let's eat quickly. In fact, I was originally going to have a drink with you two, but now..."
"Drinking. , let’s wait until we have a chance to talk about it later.”
“Okay.” Zhou Yan nodded.
He doesn’t like procrastination when doing things by himself, so he naturally likes the work attitude of the couple.
...
The meal time was shorter than Zhou Yan expected. They started eating at 6:20, and all ended the battle at 6:40, and then arrived at the studio's recording studio before seven o'clock. .
When he arrived at the studio, Zhou Yan found a demo. Before playing it, he said to Celine Dion, "This new song is going to be included in my new movie "Space Traveler" , so you don’t just have to record one version.”
“Of course that’s okay, but I have another question, when will this song be released?” Reni Angeli asked.
This is the question that Reni Angeli is most concerned about. Ever since Zhou Yan wrote "My Heart Will Go On" for Celine Dion, they have been thinking about this song.
But the problem is that before the movie is released, they cannot release singles or perform in public. This period of time is very difficult for them.
Zhou Yan also knew why Reni Angeli asked this. He smiled and said, "This song is different from "My Heart Will Go On". After the recording is completed, you can sing it in public. But you can't I will release a single by myself, because the songs in this movie will be released together on an album later.”
“Oh, that’s okay too.”
Although I can’t release a single by myself, I can make it public. Singing, Reni Angeli is already satisfied.
“Can the follow-up be included in Celine’s own album?”
"It will be half a year after the movie is released."
"I understand." Reni Angeli smiled and stared at Zhou Yan's hand, "Let's listen to this song."
Zhou Yan nodded and pressed the play button directly.
First there was a piano intro, and then a female voice hummed.
This humming is nice, but the melody is not complicated, so there is nothing particularly surprising about it.
Celine Dion and Reni Angeli were not in a hurry, nor did they expect the new song to shock them from the beginning.
Soon, the first lyrics sounded.
"What would I do without your smart mouth..."
The couple looked at each other and they already had a rough idea of what kind of song it was.
The gentle melody and simple piano accompaniment all indicate that this is a lyrical narrative song. (End of chapter)