Chapter 975 Gift film - fan movie? Pay close attention to the Hong Kong circle...
"At 8 o'clock in the morning, China Film released an announcement:
Produced by China Film, and jointly produced by Bayi Factory, Bona, Media Asia, 3D Pictures, etc. , Han Sanping serves as the chief planner and artistic director of the film, Huang Jianxin is the producer, and Liu Weiqiang directs;
The gift film, "The Founding of the Army" in the 'Founding Trilogy' series, will be open to the domestic film and television industry from now on. The film is scheduled to be officially launched on Army Day! "
"Dengfeng International Pictures, the second film in the "Wolf Warrior" series, announced: "Wolf Warrior 2", the second installment in the "Wolf Warrior" series. The script has been submitted for review a few days ago;
"Wolf Warrior 2" is jointly produced by Hongxingwu, Guangguang, Dengfeng International, and Lin Nan Pictures. It is directed and starred by Wu Gen;
The film will open to industry auditions from now on... The main actors need to Follow director Wu Gen to go abroad for a 30-60 day field military training, during which you must not be left behind..."
"The famous performing artist Mr. Ge Cunzhuang, yesterday...Tian Zhuangzhuang and Chen Kaige , Feng Xiaogang... Chen Daoming, Zhang Guoli, Guan Yu, Zhang Ziyi, Feng Yuanzhuo, Feng Gong, Liu Xiaolingtong and other nearly a hundred celebrities in the film and television cultural industry arrived at the Babaoshan Assembly Hall this morning to pay their respects and say goodbye. ”
Information about the preparations for "The Founding of an Army" and "Wolf Warrior 2" have strongly appeared on Weibo's hot searches and entertainment headlines;
But for the mainstream circles in the domestic film and television industry, Said, the matter of Mr. Ge’s family is undoubtedly the big news.
No, Lin Nan was on the phone with Yue Jun while eating breakfast; an old-timer in this kind of circle had to show respect and even went to Tian Zhuangzhuang.
“I heard that a farewell ceremony will be held at Babao Mountain the day after tomorrow. The higher authorities have already approved it and I will be buried in a special cemetery.”
“Well, send me an elegiac couplet, and it can be considered as a couple with Teacher Ge You. We were acquainted. But when I talk about this, I think of the Xiang family again.
At that time, I wanted to go to Babaoshan, but the superiors did not approve it, so in the end I had to hold the memorial service at Babaoshan Funeral Home. Then he ran back to Hong Kong in despair. "It's really ridiculous."
Lin Nan muttered that the attitude of the relevant parties is very different.
"What you said, Director Lin, is it comparable? This is the people's artist who sealed the deal!"
"That's the truth, there's nothing wrong with it."
Lin Nan couldn't help laughing. laughed. Mr. Ge played many villains when he was young, but he is not "black" in reality, and the older he gets, the more positive his image becomes.
"By the way, there is one more thing I need to talk to Director Lin. Director Liu Weiqiang's team sent audition invitations to Zhang Yi and Lei Jiayin's studio. Is this about this?"
Hearing this, Lin Nan fell silent immediately, feeling a little helpless. He just broke up with each other yesterday...
"They should have their own decision, right?"
"Isn't this the case with Director Lin who often names Hong Kong Island and says they can't make historical blockbusters;
The same goes for "The Founding of the Army" Modern history, so Zhang Yi and Lei Jiayin thought about rejecting it;
But it was a gift film after all, so they were afraid of offending... so they came to consult me.”
“Well, this idea is right, so let’s reject it.”
Lin Nan affirmed immediately. Afraid of offending China Film Industry? He, a great director and the boss of Zhang Yi and others' studio, has been offended recently!
"Okay, I'll reply to both studios like this."
As soon as he hung up the phone, Lin Nan heard footsteps and a slight yawn.
He looked up and saw Liu Yifei, wearing pink printed pajamas, walking lazily down the second floor.
A long black hair is draped loosely on the shoulders, the oval face is as beautiful as a picture, and the skin is as smooth as mutton fat white jade...
"Here, I've prepared everything for you. Come and eat."
"Oh."
Seeing several delicious foods bought by Lin Nan on the table, Mi Mi Liu Yifei, who was confused, became energetic instantly and quickened her pace happily.
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Actors and artists in the film and television industry have already started to move.
There is no doubt that it is a tribute film with the main theme that requires zero pay, but it is completely worth it.
Because the actors who appear in this kind of movie are all modern celebrities, the blessing effect on the artist's career is simply unmatched by other film and television works.
The "Great Cause of Founding of the People's Republic of China" and "The Great Cause of Founding of the Party" have long verified this point.
Therefore, the enthusiasm of actors in the industry for "Wolf Warrior 2" is far less than their longing for "The Founding of the Army"; after all, the latter will definitely receive special care from the authorities!
But at the same time, the film and television entertainment capital in the industry also saw opportunities to take advantage of loopholes.
Liu Weiqiang was reporting the audition and casting plan to La Peikang. Han Sanping, Huang Jianxin, Yu Dong and people from Bayi Factory were also nearby.
"La Dong, "The Founding of the People's Republic of China" was launched in February 2009, and "The Founding of the Party" was launched in August 2010. These two movies have been six or seven years ago; and the Chinese The film market has also undergone earth-shaking changes
So, in response to today's film market and audiences, we have made bold adjustments and changes to the casting plan for "The Founding of an Army":
In addition to ensuring that the core roles are played by actors with professional skills and talents, as many young popular idol stars and artists as possible are used. These artists all have a huge fan market and can help expand the theme gift film among young people. Communication and influence among people..."
"Gift film, fan movie?"
Before Liu Weiqiang finished speaking, Han Sanping and Huang Jianxin made eye contact. Both of them had complicated expressions. The same thoughts flashed through their minds, and they were very conflicted.
"No, "The Founding of the Army" is not an ordinary gift film. The founding of the country, the party, and the army require solemnity, seriousness, and heroism. Most of the actors must be professional and capable; Only in this way can the temperament, aura, and spirit of the character on the screen be in place and up to standard, and not humiliate those ancestors..."
Han Sanping interrupted, expressing his views firmly and decisively. . Huang Jianxin followed closely and nodded in agreement: "That's the truth!"
Liu Weiqiang was speechless for a moment. He glanced at the two bosses Han Sanping and Huang Jianxin, and then looked at La Peikang, who Doesn't seem to object. And the real decision-maker is undoubtedly La Peikang!
“But in my opinion, what Director Liu said is also very reasonable; actors can be trained, and Director Liu is also a great director, so he can naturally do this.
China Film produced "The Founding of the Army" firstly as a gift, and secondly to promote that epoch-making, generous and tragic history among the masses.
Since it can help expand the spread and influence of the main theme gift film among countless young people, it is not a bad idea to use some young idol stars, which can be regarded as advancing with the times. ”
Although La Peikang’s tone was light, it carried a final word that could not be refuted;
Han Sanping and Huang Jianxin were both old foxes for many years, and they understood the subtext of La Peikang’s words. ——He is the helmsman of "The Founding of an Army" and the helm of China Film Group!
After more than half an hour, the meeting of "The Founding of an Army" at China Film Group ended.
Huang Jianxin and Han Sanping, classmates of the Nortel Directing Department in the 1983 class and long-time friends and partners, walked out of China Film and Television side by side.
Although Huang Jianxin’s 3D Pictures is one of the producers, he still couldn’t help complaining at this moment:
“Old Han, La Peikang, this is a bit messy, isn’t it? ? Use an idol star in the gift film? Fortunately, he agreed! "
Mr. Han was a little speechless at the moment, but he was even more helpless because he was the chairman now. La Peikang has the final say on what to do!
“When I was working on "The Great Cause of the Founding of the Party", I gave Xiao Ming a face and used Yang Ying. Just like that, we almost regretted it to death later!
Now he wants to use a large number of idol stars? Hey, that's it, we can just do our best in our positions. Well, when casting, try to focus on the core characters. ”
Liu Weiqiang and other Hong Kong team members were more than ten meters behind Han Sanping and the two people. This group of people was very happy at this moment.
Because of the casting power of "The Founding of an Army", In their hands, it can be turned into a bargaining chip for resource exchange and realization... for the entire film and television industry.
In fact, since the "The Founding of an Army" project spread to a small extent in the circle, contact. There is an endless stream of people from Liu Weiqiang; how can we let go of this rare opportunity to have top-level resources for personal gain?
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In the morning, not long after Lin Nan arrived at the company, he received an email from Weibo and received a call from Cao Guowei. How to say Weibo is a platform? Although it is an Internet social and media platform, its biggest feature is the celebrities and official microblogs that have settled there;
Undoubtedly, the main point of its profit lies in traffic, and this This means that its roots must be deeply rooted in the film and television entertainment industry, because this is where there are the most topics and traffic.
No, a few years after the Weibo Internet Festival around January every year was renamed Weibo Night, Weibo has launched a second large-scale event.
“So, this is another ‘Weibo Movie Night’?” Lin Nan answered the call and asked subconsciously.
"Yes, Director Lin, this matter will be publicly announced to the outside world at the beginning of next month, and then invitation letters will be sent to the entire film industry;
The invitations include: the crews who have released movies in the previous year, and those who have The crews of filmed and unreleased films, actors and celebrities in the industry...the activities involve awarding awards and helping to promote the film.
Different from Weibo Night, which is scheduled in January every year, Weibo Movie Night is scheduled in the middle of each year. In June. This year is the first one. We plan to hold it on June 13th. We hope Director Lin and Producer Liu can come and sit down by then..."
"That is not during the Shanghai International Film Festival. "Huh?" Lin Nan muttered.
“Yes, we chose the location of the first Weibo Movie Night in Magic City to take advantage of the Magic City International Film Festival.
Of course, we already have great charisma, but this way we get twice the result with half the effort, right? At that time and place, the number of guests who can be present will be more, and it will not be too troublesome and tiring..."
I have to say that the Weibo company has considered it quite thoughtfully.
Lin Nan agreed: "Okay, although the Shanghai Film Festival has not sent out an invitation yet, Yifei and I should be involved. After all, there are still films competing this year. "
"Okay, thank you, Director Lin. ”
Hang up the phone, Lin Nan smiled and shook his head.
In his view, the more Weibo can do in the film and television entertainment industry, and the better it does, the more beneficial it will be for him, the largest individual shareholder!
Glancing at the news, Lin Nan found that it was exactly as he expected.
After the film schedule of "Zootopia" increased by 6 points, yesterday's daily box office nearly tripled compared to the first day of release, soaring from 22.42 million to 60.35 million.
If nothing else happens, the daily box office should continue to soar in the future!
The new domestic film box office leader "Mermaid" is hanging on the daily revenue of about 12 million, and continues to "forge ahead", approaching 3.3 billion.
Speaking of "Mermaid", we have to talk about Zhou Xingchi.
Although the biggest profit maker of this movie is Lin Nan Pictures, all the fame must fall on Zhou Xingchi.
But it is indeed funny to say that the higher the box office of "Mermaid" is and the greater Zhou Xingchi's reputation is, the more harshly he will be scolded in the Hong Kong circle, and even scolded everywhere.
Of course, people there have learned the lesson now. When they scolded Zhou Xingchi, they did not mention "Mermaid" at all, and did not cross the border to the mainland, only limited to Hong Kong Island.
Lin Nan also discovered a problem. The success of "Mermaid" made this "star"'s desire and ambition for money even more intense.
He has been staying in the mainland during this period and has been contacted by various capitals... I heard that someone even gave him a good idea to "make money":
That is, let him develop his previous classic, Movie IPs full of emotions, such as "The King of Comedy", "Shaolin Football"...
Not to mention, in Lin Nan's opinion, this is indeed a good idea - a good idea to make money!
Around noon, Yue Jun came over with a copy.
"Director Lin, this is a copy of "Operation Mekong" prepared by Tiangong Colors. Don't let the school lose it. If it leaks out, you will be in big trouble."< br>
"I will bring it back the same day, there will be no problem. By the way, we will soon be able to select people from Tiangong Color and Lin Nan Pictures to form a comprehensive film production team;
That time Send it to Warner Bros., and participate from the pre-preparation until the end of the shooting. We will also get part of the post-production..."
Lin Nan told us that not only our own side, but also Western Film and Guangmao Everyone will send people to join the team;
Why do the above have strict cooperation rules for co-productions and give such great preferential treatment to co-productions?
That’s because there is an advantage to co-production: domestic producers or producers can learn from each other while cooperating, especially for major Hollywood studios, which is even more encouraged!
"Okay, I'll make arrangements as soon as I get down."
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The news of the completion of "July and Ansheng" spread throughout the film and television circles in the afternoon.
Unlike Maschun who only posted a simple post on Weibo about the filming of the film, which was created by Aite and the others, Zhou Dongyu was different. She thanked many people eloquently.
Taiyang Chuanhe, the artist director of the agency department is "coaching" a group of contracted artists.
"In the film and television industry, we all know one truth, that is, we need resources. But where do the resources come from? All the company can do is matchmaking. As for whether we can win them, we have to rely on ourselves.
There are so many big directors and film and television giants in the industry, they are all resource producers and have the right to speak! And a large number of actors with connections, connections and backgrounds will always have first-hand contact with high-quality resources. < br>
Baby and Chen He are not here today, so I will take them as examples. They are the type of people who have no shortage of resources... And there are a few people here who can compare to them. Where are you two?"
After a pause, the artist director of the agency department looked at Zhou Dongyu:
"Dongyu, your debut as a girl has given you a high starting point, but we all know that. Except for Gong Li, no girl can do it without lack of resources, Zhang Ziyi can't do it either, and Director Zhang is a 'unfeeling' person, haha...
So, now that you have come into contact with the Hong Kong scene, met director Chen Kexin and been recognized, you must seize the opportunity and seize the Hong Kong scene... Although the Hong Kong scene has declined, there are still great directors in the field of literary films and award-winning films. You are still very capable, have great energy, and have wide connections... This is your opportunity! "
All the artists looked at Zhou Dongyu with envy. The latter also had bright eyes and seemed to be full of courage.
"I will do it. "
"Okay. ”
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A very inconspicuous question posed before Liu Yifei and Lin Nan, that is, should "Wolf Warrior 2" contain people?
But when he thought about it carefully, this was Wu Gan’s personal heroism and male protagonist movie, and it seemed that there was really no one to fit in!
“Well, the female lead who has a lot of scenes is actually very good, but Reba may not be on the wrong schedule. "Pacific Rim 2" will most likely conflict with "Wolf Warrior 2" in terms of time. ...Changchang's appearance is not sharp enough and is not suitable for military movies..."
Liu Yifei tilted her head and muttered to Lin Nan.
“If there’s no suitable candidate, forget it.” Director Lin gave up because he couldn’t think of a suitable candidate for a while, so let Wu Dan do it.
"That's okay. Maybe Wu Dan himself has a favor to reserve. Let's respect the director!"
Hearing what Lin Nan said, Liu Yifei immediately nodded and chose to give up.
But the next second, she complained to Lin Nan about Zhou Xun again:
“When I was shopping with brother Xun today, after she answered the phone, she hurriedly left I ran away, saying that I was going to talk about a big drama... I didn't know what it was about? Really! I asked her to "please apologize" to me another day. It was obviously her who asked me out, but she let me go in the middle... "
"Then ask her next time you catch her. It won't be easy to get her to care about her so much," Lin Nan said with a smile.
"Yeah, I think so too!"
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(End of this chapter)