Chapter 209 Cheng Long’s Status
Cheng Long is the well-deserved big brother in the China Entertainment Film Industry.
In the field of actors, I am afraid no one can surpass his achievements.
In Hollywood, he is the most popular Chinese actor, but his way of entering Hollywood is completely different from other actors.
Other actors usually enter Hollywood by starring in mainstream Hollywood commercial films, such as Jet Li, Chow Yun-fat, Zhang Ziyi...
But Cheng Long is not.
He relies on "Red Zone".
"Red Zone" is a standard Hong Kong film, and it could become a hit in Hollywood. Even Cheng Long himself did not expect it.
Before this, Cheng Long actually broke into Hollywood like others, starring in the Hollywood-produced "The Killer" and "The Great and Powerful", but the response was mediocre.
After the failure, he could only return to Hong Kong and continue to take root in the local market until "Red Zone" was born.
"Red Zone" is very impressive. It opened in more than 2,000 theaters in North America, which set a record for the opening of a non-English film at the time.
Foreigners were all dumbfounded at that time. Have they ever seen a movie shot like this?
It is said that people in the cinema often couldn't help but exclaim "Amazing" and "Unbelivable", which translates to Damn it, this movie is awesome.
After "Rush Hour" and "Rush Hour 2", Cheng Long directly reached the pinnacle of his life and officially entered the 20 million club. He was the third highest-paid actor in North America at the time.
Beyond Brad Pitt and Bruce Willis, second only to Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks.
It's just that the market has not been very good in the past two years. "Around the World in 80 Days", "Tuxedo" and "Shanghai Noon" did not do well at the box office. North American audiences seem to be a little tired of his routine, so he Think about transformation.
We have done "Glass Bottle" and "Myth", and there will be "Baby Project" in the future.
On the plane, Cheng Long was still reading the script. Next to him, Liang Jiahui was lying comfortably on the sofa. This was not the first time that he followed Cheng Long on the plane.
"Jackie, have you ever thought about what if Zhang Chen just doesn't agree to your starring role?"
Liang Jiahui has inquired about Zhang Chen's life, so he knows Zhang Chen's record. This guy Even though he has only been in the industry for a short time, he has offended many people. He has scolded Xie Tingfeng before, and recently he has scolded Eric Tsang and Wu Yusen. The purpose of their "Hurricane Rescue" is to teach Wu Yusen how to make spy movies. works.
Liang Jiahui could not guarantee whether such a strong character would give Cheng Long face. He just wanted to inoculate Cheng Long in advance so that he would not be in trouble when the time came.
Cheng Long raised his head when he heard this: "What can I do? Can I use a gun to force him to let me act?"
In fact, he has also thought about this problem.
Brother, you all want to save face.
But he really liked this script.
He didn't think much of it when he first watched it, but the more he watched it, the more he liked it. If he didn't want to be embarrassed, he would want to copy it.
Unfortunately, Zhang Chen is also a billionaire director and has great influence in China.
And he, Cheng Long, can't do such a thing. He usually says on the show that others copy his ideas. If he does the same thing himself, how can he be the big brother in the future?
"Okay, as long as you are mentally prepared, we can cooperate again next time~"
"Well, that's what I planned too."
In the past two years, he has embraced the mainland. "The Myth" is a cooperation with China Film Group, and the rapidly rising Star Entertainment is naturally a partner.
Huo Wenxi on the side did not speak quietly. She came on behalf of the Emperor this time.
Cheng Long is now a consortium with Emperor. The two jointly established Cheng Long Emperor Film Co., Ltd. "New Police Story" is the first work of this company.
If Cheng Long successfully joins "Taken", the new movie will definitely require investment, and actresses will also be needed. This is her responsibility.
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Star Entertainment
The next day Zhang Chen came to the company in the morning and found that the entire company had a completely new look.
The news that Cheng Long is coming today has spread in the company, and everyone is very excited.
Zhang Chen found that many female employees who were usually ordinary had prepared exquisite makeup today.
Shake your head, Cheng Long is not here for a blind date, you guys...
Zhang Chen got up and prepared to go out. He wanted to go to school today.
As a student in the directing department, I actually have homework every semester. Usually I make a short film. The subject matter is not limited and the quality can be rough. It is mainly to practice my skills.
This is also the reason why children from ordinary families in the directing field cannot afford it. For a short film, even if it is shot on DV and all the actors are classmates, it will cost at least 2,000 yuan.
There is more than one assignment in a semester, which adds up to tens of thousands. In addition, art theaters do not have state subsidies, so tuition fees are already expensive.
The average family really cannot afford it.
When you graduate, you will also have a graduation project, which is similar to the graduation project of other departments. It is also a short film, usually about 20 minutes, and the cost is quite high, tens of thousands.
Of course, if the resources are sufficient, you can make a normal movie. "To Youth" is Zhao Yanzi's graduate work.
Zhang Chen will be a senior in the second half of this year and has to prepare a graduation project. He plans to use "Hurricane Rescue".
Zhang Chen stood up and was about to leave when Dong Jianqiang came in at this time.
“Where are you going?”
"Go to school."
"Don't wait for Cheng Long?"
Zhang Chen rolled his eyes: "Please, brother, didn't Cheng Long arrive only in the afternoon? I'm going to go to school, what?" Don’t waste any time.”
Just as he was about to leave, the phone suddenly rang, it was Han Sanping.
“Third Master~”
"I heard that Cheng Long is going to your place?"
Zhang Chen looked at Dong Jianqiang suspiciously, and the latter spread his hands, indicating that he did not reveal the information.
"Third Master, have you installed a bug in my company?"
"Haha, brat, how can you talk to me? I'm just asking you, do you need me? Go over and support the scene for you?”
It turned out that this was the old man’s plan, and Zhang Chen was a little touched.
Although he is already one of the few billion-dollar directors in China, Cheng Long's status is not low. In the novel, he belongs to the level of a martial arts star.
The third master is worried that Cheng Long is relying on his old age and selling himself off.
Zhang Chen thought for a while, and finally refused: "Forget it, it's no big deal, Cheng Long shouldn't use force. I told him carefully, he should be able to understand, you are here, but he Maybe you feel shameless..."
"Well, that's right, then you should pay attention to your attitude and don't irritate others at all times."
"Third Master, I'm not crazy. Those guys I attacked were the ones who provoked me first. Cheng Long didn't provoke me, so I still respect him very much."
"You know what Okay.”
After hanging up the phone, Zhang Chen drove to the school and went straight to the guidance building.
Nortel is really too small. It doesn’t even have room to fall in love.
Before Zhang Chen came, he called Teacher Fu and mentioned the graduation project to him.
So when Zhang Chen came over, Teacher Fu was waiting for him in the office, along with another teacher Jiang Wei.
"Teacher Fu, Teacher Jiang..." Zhang Chen said hello one by one.
"Zhang Chen is here, Lao Fu, I really envy you for having such a good student..."
Teacher Jiang Wei's tone was full of envy, Zhang Chen's achievements are not to mention a current student. , even in the history of Nortel, there are not many.
Otherwise people say that Zhongxi plays the actors and Nortel produces the directors.
Among these four directors, three are from Nortel.
“Isn’t this your student too?”
Teacher Fu smiled. Jiang Wei is a script teacher at Nortel and has also taught Zhang Chen several script classes.
Jiang Wei is very good. He was the screenwriter of "Don't Talk to Strangers", and he also created the later "Latent".
Seeing Jiang Wei, Zhang Chen immediately thought of "Latent" and Xie Ruolin in it.
He has been busy during this period, and Ning Hao also has "Stone", but he has neglected his good brother Cao Bingkun.
Should "Latent" be released in advance to help Lao Cao become famous sooner?
Well, it seems to be really possible.
"Okay, let's talk. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."
Zhang Chen must have come over to see Fu Donglai for something, so Jiang Wei found an excuse to leave.
"Okay, if you have nothing to do, come over and hang out. Let's have a drink another day..."
After sending Jiang Wei away, Teacher Fu came back to greet Zhang Chen. He was about to make tea for him, but found this boy I fell in love with it because I was familiar with it.
That's pretty good.
"Teacher Fu, it's still what I said on the phone. I will regard the new film as my graduation project. Let me tell you in advance."
"Okay, have you brought the script?"
"Here you go, take a look~"
Teacher Fu took the script: ""Hurricane Rescue"? Is this the film Cheng Long wants to co-operate with you?"
"Ah, You know it too?”
“It’s not just me, even the school leaders are asking.”
Zhang Chen scratched his head: “Cheng Long does have an idea, but I don’t agree.”
Teacher Fu had the same reaction as the others. His eyes widened in disbelief. Zhang Chen explained: "He is not suitable for the role."
"Oh~" Teacher Fu understood what he said.
After reading the script quickly, Teacher Fu raised his head: "Okay, the character is well created, but it is indeed not suitable for Cheng Long."
Zhang Chen was relieved, and finally had an understanding. His.
“Does this have to be shot abroad?”
Zhang Chen nodded: "Yes, we are planning to shoot in the United States."
"You have set another record. It seems that Nortel has never had a student's graduation project of this scale..."
“When will the filming start?”
“If the actors can be decided, we will start filming before the end of the month.”
Teacher Fu nodded, “Yesterday the principal asked me Well, if you reach a cooperation with Cheng Long, can you hold the signing ceremony at the school? It seems that he will be disappointed."
Zhang Chen smiled bitterly.
"By the way, one more thing. Our department is about to open a graduate school. Teacher Tian Cangchang and I mentioned it in a vague way. It seems that he wants you to apply for his graduate school. What do you think? ?”
“Graduate student?”
Zhang Chen really hasn’t thought about this.
In the entertainment industry, academic qualifications seem to be of little use.
Teacher Fu knew that he hadn't figured out the key yet, and reminded him: "Teacher Tian Zhuangzhuang is different from me. I'm just an ordinary person and can't help you much.
But Teacher Tian Zhuangzhuang has a wide network of contacts. Yes, many seniors in the circle are his former classmates or friends, including Mr. Tian Zhuangzhuang, who was able to pass the review of your previous script.
If you want awards or something in the future, He can help you a lot."
Zhang Chen is not interested in things like movie awards. In his previous life, he was naive and thought this was the highest honor.
Later, as my knowledge gradually increased, I became more and more aware that no award in the world is fair and just.
I also lost my respect for awards.
But having said that, it is indeed good to have such an awesome teacher.
(End of this chapter)