Chapter 979 Two scripts; Sissi, shall we get a divorce?
"Okay, Sister Chen Hong, please excuse me. I will wait for notification and will definitely go to the audition on time..."
Zhang Ziyi had a smile on her face and was on the phone with Chen Hong. With a hint of flattery and compliment.
She took the initiative to make this call. She urgently needed to make a comeback; and movies by great directors were not only the most cherished resources in the industry, but also opportunities that she could not miss.
The other end of the phone seemed to be uninterested in talking too much to Zhang Ziyi, and within a minute, she hung up the phone with a smile.
In just a moment, Zhang Ziyi's smile turned cold, and his facial expression returned to normal in the blink of an eye.
“Producer Chen just agreed to give me the opportunity to audition?” Wang Banbi handed over a cup of brown sugar ginger tea.
“Well, no one can get an unspecified role from Director Chen. Anyway, I don’t have the qualifications.
Unlike the music industry, the status of a big director in the film and television industry, especially Director Chen, who is really aloof and willing to take life and death, can only support..."
As Zhang Ziyi, who forcibly spelled out the title of "International Chapter", she knows the rules of the food chain of the film and television industry very well. : The top directors of the capital type are the top of the pyramid.
And Chen Kaige is undoubtedly this type. He is not only the boss of Shengkai Pictures, but also the major shareholder of Xinli; and he is especially popular in the capital circle. After all, a blockbuster hits a city, and he only makes money but not loses it!
"At your point, the competition is indeed too fierce. If you don't advance, you will retreat."
Wang Feng nodded. He also knew that the film and television industry was indeed much more miserable than the music industry; Of course, they also earn much more, which can be seen from their net worth and status.
"The more popular an actress is and the higher she stands, the less she can't fall behind. They want me to die. It's better to fail in my comeback and fall completely."
Zhang Ziyi said coldly As she said this, several figures flashed through her mind; if nothing else, those people would be her competitors.
At the same time, just as Zhang Ziyi expected:
Because "Legend of the Demon Cat" only has two audition channels, invitation and recommendation, which are the so-called network of contacts; therefore, actors and capital in the entire film and television industry are all Moved.
Among them, the big actresses are the most concerned and eager because the original work is there and everyone can see the background of the story.
And in the Xuanzong Dynasty during the prosperous Tang Dynasty, that woman was a character that could never be avoided;
She was also an enduring figure in film and television works, well-known to the whole people, and made countless future generations regret and Sympathetic historical figure, one of the four beauties: Concubine Yang!
Just a word about beauty causing disaster and harming the country and the people, and a heinous crime was pinned on a woman. Isn't this a role with its own tragedy that makes all actresses flock to it?
Chen Hong has not been idle this morning. Although there are not many actors in the industry who can directly contact her, they are all popular A-listers, and basically they are all acquaintances or actors they have worked with. .
As for those filmmakers, film and television companies, and agents in the industry who can talk to and recommend actors, they all directly contact Shengkai Pictures, and the company has dedicated personnel responsible for registration.
“Fan Bingbing, Li Bingbing, Yuanyuan...Zhang Ziyi, Shu Qi, Xu Qing...
These all came to me directly, and even more were recommended to the company. , available in Mainland China, Hong Kong Island, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. After all, actresses are more competitive and ambitious than actors.”
Chen Hong smiled and joked with Chen Kaige, who also smiled.
Director Chen Da is very satisfied with the fact that actors in the industry are competing for their own movie roles at the first time. This is as it should be!
But after a moment, he returned to his serious expression:
"They have a very clear purpose. They will all come to audition with makeup when the time comes; but I hope to see something different from before. Something that can make me stunning.”
“When I attended Director Lin’s wedding last year, Yifei wore that phoenix crown and harem of antique makeup. Isn’t it even more stunning than usual on the red carpet? That kind of temperament is not comparable to that of most actresses.”
Hearing Chen Hong's words, Chen Kaige frowned and recalled, then nodded affirmatively: "It's amazing. But, you'd better be prepared, others may not take it."
Director Chen Da When he said the last sentence, he was obviously a little unhappy; because no one in the industry has ever rejected his movie, even if he was hesitant.
But this time, it was also the first time he was asked to read the script first, which made him feel very provoked! But, he gave Lin Nan... this face.
"How's it going with Arthur?"
"It's a good audit at Nortel. I've covered the most basic things."
Upon hearing Chen Kaige's question, Chen Hong hurriedly said with a loving smile on his face.
"Not bad? Not bad, that's good. Then follow the plan and find resources for him in the circle."
"Okay."
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< br>Nearly three years have passed since the launch of "Peace Wheel" in July 2013.
At 11 o'clock in the morning, Media Asia, China Film, and Wu Yusen's studio officially announced Wu Yusen's new film project after nearly three years.
"Co-produced by Media Asia, China Film and Taiwanese investors, directed by Director Wu Yusen, and supervised by Director Chen Jiashang, the co-production film "Pursuit" has been officially approved and casting has begun.
It is reported that the film Adapted from the island nation's novel "Crossing the Angry River" 40 years ago, Ken Takakura became popular in China with the first version of "The Hunt"..."
"Director Wu Yusen said in a telephone interview with the media on Hong Kong Island: The new version of "Crossing the Angry River". "Pursuit" has been greatly adapted and is different from Takakura Ken's version of "Pursuit";
This time he returns to his action, suspense, and crime-themed movies and remakes "Pursuit" to pay tribute to his friend Ken Takakura..."
"Bullshit! When he remakes an island country movie from forty years ago, is he out of his mind, or does he think there is something wrong with the current market and audience?"
Han Sanping cursed as he watched the news. Both are new movie projects, and Wu Yusen's momentum is completely incomparable to Chen Kaige.
"Old Han, who are you scolding?"
Han Jianu's muffled voice came from upstairs. Han Sanping, who was sitting in the living room, looked back and was immediately startled:
"You slept until noon, why are the dark circles and bags under your eyes still so heavy? Did you become a thief at night?"
"I didn't go to bed until around 6 or 7 in the morning. I watched "Manchester by the Sea" twice last night and took advantage of the mood to write the manuscript all night. Not to mention, Senior Brother Lin's advice is good."
"He comes up with all the bad ideas all day long. How can a girl stay up so late at night?"
When Han Sanping heard this, he immediately became even more angry. Next time he meets Lin Nan, he will curse her to death!
"Is there something to eat? I'm hungry."
Han Jianu's words immediately made Han Sanping lose his temper: "Go and freshen up quickly, I will take you to eat in a while ;Your Uncle Jianxin is the host..."
"Oh, okay, right away."
......
To read and analyze the script of Chen Kaige's movie carefully, one morning is obviously not enough;
What's more, this is an adaptation of an entire novel, so the workload is indeed a bit heavy.
So after Lin Nan and Liu Yifei received a call from Wang Changtian, they decisively chose to go to the lunch date and come back in the afternoon to continue.
Wang Baoqiang's "Havoc in Tianzhu" and "Passing Through Your World" are already in preparation for the final start.
“It’s just this week, it won’t be delayed until the beginning of next month.
According to the plan, the filming and production cycle of the movie "Passing Through Your World" is short. The film will be scheduled to be released immediately after filming is completed, and it can be released in the second half of this year. As for "Havoc in Tianzhu", Bao Qiang and the team from our company's marketing department agreed that it can be directly scheduled for the Spring Festival on the first day of the Lunar New Year. The public release will have great box office appeal!"
Wang Changtian said confidently, full of expectations for "Havoc in Tianzhu".
"Photography and production, that's a matter of lighting. Just make arrangements with Director Wang." Lin Nan and Liu Yifei ate and expressed their attitudes casually.
When it comes to film production and marketing, projects led by light rarely lose money; of course, many films also don’t make much money.
So, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei are completely relieved.
Wang Changtian smiled and nodded. Suddenly, he put down his chopsticks and looked at Lin Nan and the two of them, and said mysteriously:
"I heard a piece of gossip. It seems that Feng Xiaogang's "I'm Not Pan Jinlian" signed up for Saint Sebastian. Tian International Film Festival..."
"Just sign up. What's all the fuss about."
"Hey, I heard Liu Xiaobin mention it at the cocktail party in the circle the day before yesterday." Wang Changtian smiled maliciously. .
Hearing this, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei immediately reacted and looked at each other.
“The executive president of Wanda Cinemas and the general manager of the film industry, is paying attention to Huayi’s "I am not Pan Jinlian"?"
Liu Yifei first glanced at Lin Nan, and then was shocked The ground asked Wang Changtian.
"Hey, that's right. Don't you two think this is interesting? It's obvious that you are watching over there, and you may be ready to take revenge when you will, I guess!"
Wang Changtian's The fire of gossip is burning brightly, and seeing the excitement among peers, especially the excitement between the two top giants in the industry, even a "big boss" like him is not exempt from it.
Even in front of Lin Nan and Liu Yifei, she slapped her chest and asserted:
"Wanda will continue to work with Hua Yi until Hua Yi is completely beaten to the ground, or on her own side I am unable to do what I want, and I have a problem!”
And the reason he gave is very simple, that is, the big old man is from the army, and he will not mess around and do things that will lead to endless troubles!
Lin Nan had nothing to say. He had to admit that Wang Changtian's analysis was indeed very reasonable. It was indeed the style of Big Lao Wang.
After returning home in the afternoon, Director Lin Da and Producer Liu continued to "research" the script of "The Legend of the Demon Cat"; The feeling came to Lin Nan's heart again.
It is indeed a script that Director Chen Da has "mixed", it is really metaphysics! Hey...
...
On the morning of the 17th, thanks to Zhou Xingchi leading the team for two days of promotion, the total box office of "Mermaid" officially exceeded 3.36 billion.
But its daily box office of 16.84 million is obviously a return to glory before its demise. It will only fall faster and lower in the future, accelerating its end.
The imported movie "God of War: Eye of Power" lasted for 6 days, and the total box office barely climbed to the 200 million threshold, and the daily box office dropped to 5 million; obviously, it is about to run out. .
If nothing else happens, this should be the worst-performing imported blockbuster this year!
Film Bureau.
Ren Zhonglun took an early morning flight to the capital, and he only had an assistant with him.
While he was going to the conference hall for a meeting, his secretary came to the review department in a low-key manner.
“This is a finished film. I hope the review process can be faster. We won’t be in a hurry to finalize the film...at least until the second half of the year.”
Ren Zhonglun’s assistant will direct "Railway Tiger "The finished film was handed over to an "old acquaintance" who was also one of the acquaintances who had been well blended when the script was submitted for review.
It’s just that compared with that time, the review department has three fewer “old acquaintances”; and these three missing “old acquaintances” were all retired by the Film Bureau in late September last year.
The door of the office is ajar. There are only seven people working here today. They all know about this matter and the two parties have agreed in advance.
“Without any special approval from external factors, it will take a month at the earliest, otherwise it will be easily noticed by interested people.” said an old man who had a good relationship with mainland screenwriters.
"One month at a time, try to keep a low profile. After the review, we will not make any announcement or publicity."
"But the movie must be promoted before it is released, right?" Another person is responsible for review The old man asked suspiciously.
“This is our business.”
Ren Zhonglun's secretary didn't say much. The obvious meaning was that you don't need to worry about these things.
After the office was quiet for a few seconds, the oldest person in the review department spoke up: "Okay, it will be approved and announced in one month."
"Thank you to the teachers. I will convey it to Director Ren.”
A moment later, when Ren Zhonglun’s assistant left the review department, there was a burst of noise in the office with the door ajar.
“Let’s not talk about their promotion for now. How will the issue of public opinion be resolved when this movie is released? All the pressure will be put on the film bureau and us.”
"You have already retired and are you still thinking about this? It's not just once or twice. It's just public opinion. Who in the industry will offend Shanghai Film Industry? The industry has no voice, and ordinary public opinion is just like that."
"Our age It’s time, the bureau’s attitude has become tougher in the past six months or so, and we must retreat. Anyway, it’s like this, and some small mistakes at work are inevitable.”
Everything you say to me in the office. , the matter of "Railway Flying Tiger" was just like that, and the opinions were unified again. It was the same as before, and it continued as planned!
In the conference hall, Ren Zhonglun and La Peikang were both there.
Because Shanghai Film and China Film are both affiliated with the film and television industry, even if they are state-owned enterprises, due to the particularity of the film and television industry, they have to go through the bureau before going public.
"Shanghai Film Co., Ltd. has completed most of the preparatory work and plans to submit an IPO to the Stock Exchange in early May."
"China Film Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China Film Group Corporation, is reviewing the listing information and can also rush to A listing application will be submitted to the Shanghai Stock Exchange in early May, and then several vice-chairmen will attend the roadshow..." La Peikang followed Ren Zhonglun and reported on China Film's listing matters. The two of them had a vague feeling of being at odds with each other.
The heads of state-owned enterprises such as Xiying, Ningying, and Changying all cast envious glances at La Peikang and Ren Zhonglun.
In the huge film and television industry, there are many state-owned enterprises, but the only ones that have obtained listing quotas and are currently capable of going public are China Film and Shanghai Film.
The gap in everyone's strength was very big before. After the two companies were listed on the market, the gap was really huge. Drought will lead to drought and flood will die!
I estimate that La Peikang and Ren Zhonglun will be even more arrogant when talking to everyone in the future; because going public is also a political achievement.
More than an hour later, the meeting ended and everyone left one after another.
Ren Zhonglun walked up to La Peikang with a dark face: "La Dong, you can do that. I vaguely saw the figure of the 'mountain eagle'!"
"Huh? Director Ren, what are you talking about? Why can't I understand you?"
La Peikang smiled and asked, whether he understood or not, only he knew clearly.
"Then let me remind you: a few days ago, the main theme of the Air Force!
La Dong is very efficient. There is only one China Film and Television Company left in the state-owned enterprises. How can you say that one company is enough? This is a solitary food. Isn't it just like Han Sanping when he excludes his brothers?" Ren Zhonglun said in a strange tone.
“Oh, that’s it. There’s nothing we can do about it. We were notified at short notice a few days ago, and Shangying is far away...
But I’m right, jointly produced There will be several units and companies in Fangzhong, including special units and some private enterprises. State-owned enterprises must not be able to eat more and occupy more, so having China Film Group is enough.”
La Peikang looked like a general who had been frustrated for many years and finally won a victory. He smiled unbridled. Without waiting for Ren Zhonglun to speak, he waved to indicate that he had something to do and left first.
"This little trick is really not good, just like old Han! But..."
Ren Zhonglun muttered as he looked at the retreating figure. If it were him, it would probably be the same, right?
"Director Ren." The assistant ran over.
"How's it going?"
"It has been handed over to the review department, and they said it will be announced within a month at the earliest."
"Okay, just one month. Inform Sparkle Pictures, and also tell Jackie Chan. Let’s inform the entire crew and keep it secret before the release.”
“Okay, Director Ren”
…
People from the outside film and television entertainment industry. The news was still diverse and dizzying, but Lin Nan and Liu Yifei didn't pay attention at all.
The two of them spent a day and a half going through "The Legend of the Demon Cat" in detail. Reading the story is just the most basic thing, exploring the core of the script is what actors have to do.
Lin Nan stood up from the sofa, stretched lazily, and then slumped there again;
Liu Yifei took advantage of the situation and leaned on it again, equally comfortable and lazy. , and also made a nasal sound like a little milk cat.
"If you just read the story, I think it's okay. But I can't describe some of the more in-depth things. I need you to analyze it for me."
Liu Yifei stretched out her hand and shook it He shook Lin Nan's chin and laughed.
"The first half was good, but the second half was a bit confusing?" Lin Nan tightened her right arm on Liu Yifei's waist, which was very tight.
"Well, yes, that's it, but it's not as erratic as in "The Taoist Descends the Mountain"."
Lin Nan picked up the script with his left hand, shook his head speechlessly, and said in disgust : "Director Chen Da just can't change his old habits...
Furthermore, in my opinion, "Shamon Kukai: The Ghost Banquet of the Tang Dynasty" written by an island countryman has a bit of an insult to the "prosperous Tang Dynasty".
The word 'ghost' is not used well. It has a...smell of 'underworld'...
Okay, let’s talk about this script. "
"Come on, I can't make up my mind right now. "Liu Yifei urged.
"Although Producer Chen said you can choose any role, the only two roles you can really choose are the female lead and Yang Guifei.
Let’s talk about the female lead first. Although she is the female lead and has more roles, her overall importance in the script is not prominent enough, and she is a supporting role for other male actors, so she is definitely not suitable for you.
Let’s talk about the character Yang Guifei, she is different. For thousands of years, the image and status of this historical figure in the hearts of the Chinese people and the setting in this script make her not the leading female lead, but she is higher than the leading female lead!
Because she lives in everyone’s memories, which is wonderful! And she is the key role in promoting the whole drama, and the whole story is inseparable from her! "
"But, she is indeed not the number one female..." Liu Yifei stopped talking.
"Not only that, what I want to say next is the key. "
Liu Yifei sat up straight and looked at Lin Nan.
"This script has been changed by Director Chen. The highlights are the same as in his previous movies, still in the first half; compare later The front seems to be separated, and it is difficult to describe... This is Director Chen's old problem.
Overall, the story of "Legend of the Demon Cat" is much worse. Maybe Director Chen's pictures and colors can add a lot to the finished film, but it still can't make up for the overall shortcomings of the script and story... His behavior of imposing private goods and always trying to get the audience to follow him is too unrealistic. "
Lin Nan spread his hands and commented helplessly.
Liu Yifei, who was already swaying, frowned... even more after hearing Lin Nan's complete analysis.
After a long time, Liu Yifei, who frowned, looked directly at Lin Nan and asked a specific question:
"From what Producer Chen meant, it seems that as long as I speak, I can make the decision. I? ”
"Well, it should be." Lin Nan said "sure" in her heart.
"Then...if I get a role in "The Legend of the Demon Cat", such as Yang Guifei, does that mean that you will owe Director Chen and Producer Chen a favor?"
< br>Liu Yifei's watery eyes seemed to be able to speak. She was waiting for Lin Nan's answer.
Lin Nan couldn't help but reached out to touch her face, and she pressed it with her hand. Then Director Lin smiled and nodded:
"Absolutely. Once I appoint you, it means I will definitely repay the favor in the future.
Otherwise, why did she invite you to the Shanghai Film Festival last year? At that time, the script hadn't even been written yet.
But don’t think too much about it, because in my opinion, the role of Concubine Yang is indeed very suitable for you! I guess Chen Hong thinks so too..."
"I won't answer the call. "
Suddenly, Liu Yifei's voice interrupted Lin Nan's words. She looked into Lin Nan's eyes very seriously.
"It doesn't have to be like this, Sissy. ”
"I'm telling the truth, I won't answer."
Seeing Liu Yifei raising her head with such stubbornness, Lin Nan didn't know how to answer.
“Think about me?”
“Huh.” Liu Yifei turned her head away.
"Tell me, are you thinking about me?" Lin Nan pinched her cheeks with both hands and asked with a smile.
"Hmph... If you squeeze again, I will bite you to death, do you believe it?"
Liu Yifei couldn't help but laugh and stared at Lin Nan with her eyes rolled.
"Really?"
"Yes, yes, I have considered you, so I am satisfied. But you also said that the script has big flaws and is top-heavy..."< br>
Liu Yifei puffed up her cheeks and turned into a bun-like face in seconds, which is very cute.
"Haha..." Lin Nan laughed, and he was very satisfied with this answer.
“Stop!”
Liu Yifei put her hands on Lin Nan’s shoulders and shouted stop.
"What's wrong? Are you worried that if you hit Director Chen in the face after rejecting the offer, he will fly into a rage?" Lin Nan joked.
Liu Yifei smiled and nodded first, then shook her head:
"I may get angry, but I have you. And..."
Liu Yifei's tone suddenly became serious, and her expression became more serious, but at first glance, she was pretending.
“And what?”
“Director Lin, where is the script you promised me this year? You big liar!” Liu Yifei asked through gritted teeth, with a “glaring” look at the unfaithful person. appearance.
"Hmph." Lin Nan suddenly became happy, stood up and turned around and said, "Wait for me."
As he spoke, he walked towards the stairs and rushed to the study.
"Lin Nan, are you... really true?"
Liu Yifei's bright eyes were full of surprise and excitement, "Hurry up, I'll wait for you here."
Two minutes later, Lin Nan came over with two scripts in his hands, and Liu Yifei's eyes were shining.
“Sissi, here are two scripts.
The first script is a romantic drama with realistic themes. This film is suitable for the film festival route, but after filming, I will most likely feel as uncomfortable as I did after filming "The Fault in Our Stars".
However, the second part is purely for fun, casual fun, casual fun, to calm down the mood and state after the first script was filmed.
I said, if I want to show off this year, how about acting with you? "
Lin Nan said warmly, sitting in front of Liu Yifei.
"Yeah, yeah, let's act together, Director Lin. ”
Liu Qianqian smiled like a fool, with crooked eyebrows, "Let me read the script quickly."
Lin Nan handed it over and joked: "Qianxi, shall we get a divorce?"
"What did you say?"
Liu Yifei seemed to have been struck by lightning. She raised her head with a pale face and looked at Lin Nan, her eyes were red; but in an instant, she reacted again:< br>
"You'd better coax me now, otherwise you will die today. I'll call our dad!"
"I was wrong. What I said was in the first script, we are going to get divorced..." Lin Nan knelt down, cowed, the joke was too big!
“Huh, fuck it.”
Liu Yifei rolled her eyes and turned over the script without acknowledging it!
“Marriage Story!”
“Second Generation…”!”
Liu Yifei muttered, what she was most concerned about was the first script Lin Nan mentioned. Without a doubt, it’s Marriage Story.
She understands what Lin Nan's phrase "suitable for the film festival route" means. It means that this script can compete for awards! Ms. Liu always yearns for awards!
As for movies that are just for fun, let’s just play them.
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(End of this chapter)