Chapter 159 The Fight between Immortals (Part 2)
The three of them were talking when Zhang Yimou appeared on the field.
It immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Deng Chao and Sun Li sat in the second row with Yang Siwei.
"Brother Chao, tonight's premiere was wonderful." Sun Li whispered in Deng Chao's ear.
"Wherever Director Li is, there is never a shortage of hot spots." Deng Chao also muttered with a smile.
"Li Chen, Director Zhang is here." Liu Dehua pursed his lips toward the door.
Li Chen saw Zhang Yimou walking all the way from the door.
Like the chief reviewing, celebrities from all walks of life took the initiative to nod and greet Zhang Yimou.
As expected of Zhang Yimou, he is famous both at home and abroad.
When Zhang Yimou was still more than ten meters away from Li Chen, Li Chen took the initiative to greet Zhang Yimou.
Zhang Manyu and Liu Dehua were also on both sides of Li Chen.
It is a coincidence that Li Chen and Zhang Yimou's three major productions are more or less related.
"Hero" starring Zhang Manyu, "House of Flying Daggers" starring Andy Lau, and "The Golden Armor" which Li Chen disliked.
Li Chen took the initiative to extend his hand and said with a smile: "Director Zhang, welcome."
Zhang Manyu and Liu Dehua also shook hands with Zhang Yimou: "Director Zhang."
"Director Zhang."
Zhang Yimou smiled plainly and glanced at Liu Dehua and Zhang Manyu: "Manyu is here too."
Li Chen chuckled: "Director Zhang, I invited Sister Manyu here."
Zhang Yimou nodded and looked at Li Chen with a smile: "What you said in Shanghai that day, It’s quite reasonable.”
When Zhang Yimou said this, Li Chen, Liu Dehua and Zhang Manyu were all slightly surprised.
It is quite unusual that Zhang Yimou is here today, but Zhang Weiping is not here.
Now Zhang Yimou is obviously going against Zhang Weiping.
The three of them smelled an unusual smell.
Li Chen changed the topic and said: "Let's not talk about this for now, Director Zhang. The premiere will start soon. Please take your seats first."
The seating arrangements for the premiere are very regular.
The three round tables in the first row are all well-known company CEOs, big directors, and first-line celebrities in the industry.
For example, sitting at Li Chen’s table are Zhang Yimou, Han Sanping, Wang Changtian, Li Chen, Liu Dehua, Zhang Manyu, Chen Baoguo, and Yu Dong from Bona.
Sitting at the table on the left are Wang Zhonglei, Feng Xiaogang, Lu Chuan, Zhang Ziyi, Li Bingbing, Zhou Xun and others from Huayi.
The table on the right is dominated by Jia Zhangke, Wang Xiaoshuai and Cheng Tian.
This premiere didn’t involve anything fancy.
The hosts are the Twin Stars of Light, Liu Yan and Xie Nan.
The two first invited all the creative staff to the stage.
Liu Yan took Lao Wang’s Shangfang Sword.
In addition, I have met Li Chen two or three times.
Not as nervous as the last "Those Years" premiere.
The first question raised the doubts of everyone present.
After Li Chen and others sat down.
Liu Yan looked around politely: "I want to ask Director Li first, why didn't you see Yifei today?"
Li Chen took the microphone and smiled. : "Yifei is undergoing closed training for her next movie."
Liu Yan knew it and asked: "Is it the special theme movie you mentioned at the last premiere of "Those Years"?"
Li Chen nodded and smiled: "It's the "Archery" we announced last month Come on, Dad"
Liu Yan sighed: "Wow, Yifei is so beautiful and works so hard, I have to work harder. "
Xie Nan picked up her words from the side: "You'd better forget it, pretty, no matter how hard you try, you can't keep up with Yifei. "
"You can try hard to find a boyfriend like Director Li. ”
The scene burst into laughter and the guests applauded.
Han Sanping approached Wang Changtian: "These two hosts below you can do it."
Wang Chang's face was bright and he laughed: "Thank you, Director Han, for the compliment."
When the applause subsided, Li Chen took the microphone and added: "I want to say one more thing, Yifei will not have me as her boyfriend!"
"With her hard work and hard work, sooner or later, You will also achieve good results.”
Liu Yan and Xie Nan nodded: "Director Li really knows how to speak. If I were Yifei, I would be happy to hear what Director Li said."
Xie Nan replied in a very shameless manner: "It's a pity that you are not!"
The atmosphere at the scene was warm.
Xie Nan changed the topic and looked at Fan Zhitong, who was sitting next to Li Chen.
“I want to ask Bingbing, I heard that you had a hard time filming this movie. Did you cry from beginning to end?”
"Also, there are rumors on the Internet that your eyes are red and swollen every day. Is Director Li deliberately targeting you?"
Applause broke out again.
The questions asked by the two hosts were sharper and bolder than the other.
Xie Nan was also confused at this time.
This is a task assigned by her boss.
She asked bravely, not even daring to look into Director Li's eyes.
Liu Yan had been in contact with Director Li a few times. This was the first time for a young girl to get on the sedan chair.
Fan Zhengyi took the microphone and smiled charmingly: "Let me make something clear. First of all, Director Li did not target me."
"On the contrary, on the set, he took good care of me."< br>
“My character spent most of the play crying.”
"Director Li is very considerate. He was afraid that I would cry so much that I would run out of tears. He kept a box of mineral water by my side every day."
"Just let me drink more water if I have anything to do!" Fan Congtong glanced at her beautiful eyes. He glanced at Li Chen beside him.
The guests at the scene burst into applause and laughter again.
I didn’t expect Fan Clan to be so humorous.
As expected, I learned from whomever I wanted.
The scene gradually became quiet, and Fan Zongtong smiled and said: "I'm just kidding. In fact, I learned a lot from this scene."
"For example, how should tears of fear, tears of grievance, and tears of helplessness be presented? Wait.”
“In Director Li’s words: Xiao Fan finally learned to cry.”
The audience applauded again.
Sun Li, who was sitting at the bottom, leaned into Yang Siwei's ear and said, "Why do I feel that the way Fan Zhitong looks at Director Li is wrong?"
Yang Siwei knew it all in his heart, but his face remained unchanged: "What's so strange about this? If you didn't have this person next to you, I'm afraid it would be about the same."
Sun Li laughed: "It makes sense!"
Deng Chao then said: "What makes sense?"
Liu Yan on the stage patted his chest: "I'm so lucky!"
Xie Nanxiao asked: "You are lucky What?”
Liu Yan said seriously: "I'm glad I'm not an actor. I realized that there is so much knowledge in crying."
"Bingbing, when do you no longer want to be an actor? Come be the host. The host doesn't have to cry." . ”
Fan Zhengchen laughed and said, “Okay, it’s a deal!”
It’s Chen Baoguo’s turn.
Xie Nan changed his style.
He asked seriously: "Teacher Baoguo, it's rare for you to take on a movie role? What's the reason for you to appear in a movie again after so many years?"
Chen Baoguo took the microphone: " There is only one reason.”
“Director Li’s script impressed me, and I personally admire Director Li very much.”
“Whether it’s a movie or a TV series produced by his company. , I have watched every one of them.”
“When Donghua Noon Sunshine was established, the slogan was to create an industry benchmark.”
"Actually, I didn't believe it at the time, because few people could make such false claims come true."
"But the recent releases of "Guandong" and "The Age of Steel" have convinced me."< br>
Xie Nan took over the conversation: "Teacher Baoguo's lecture is really good. In fact, I have watched it too."
"But I seem to have heard that Director Li's company's first TV series "Soldier Assault" "It's not very popular with TV stations."
"Director Li, what do you think is the reason for this?"
Some of the leading actors of "Soldier Assault" were present today.
"Soldier Assault" will be released in Shaanxi Province in two sets of 8 o'clock prime time in November, and the price is equivalent to a bargain sale.
This is a small episode that connects Yang Siwei and Guang Guang.
Li Chen knew it well: "When this drama came to me, it had already been rejected by Noon Sunshine."
"Hou Hongliang didn't understand why I wanted to cast this drama. ”
"I guess many people don't understand, why would you invest in it if it doesn't make money?"
"Because this play has been rejected too many times before."
"Because this play is not Like previous military dramas."
"Because there are no military heroes in this drama, it is a real man drama."
"But I still decided to cast it."
"Because the spirit of the six words 'don't abandon, don't give up' moved me."
"Why don't men wear Wu hook?"
"Which man doesn't have such a dream in his heart? ?”
“So, even if this play is not favored by all parties,”
“I hope more people can see it.”
"Soldiers, police officers, scientific researchers, and medical staff all have great sacrifices in these professions."
"Rongchen Pictures will actively communicate with relevant departments in the future."
"Strive to produce at least one film every year Department, tell the stories of these unknown heroes.”
“It’s not for the box office, it’s not for the awards, it’s just a matter of losing money.”
Han Sanping nodded secretly and was the first to give it to Li Chen. applaud.
Everyone present also applauded.
Wang Zhonglei sneered in his heart, Li Chen's tone was really high.
Damn it, if Huayi was like Rongchen Pictures, the profit from one movie would be as much as the profits of other companies in several years.
He also dares to speak so brazenly. Feng Xiaogang tilted his head: "Zhonglei, how can this guy be so good at pretending? Do you want to give him a statuette?"
Sun Li tugged on Deng Chao, and their eyes met and they understood each other.
Deng Chao had a secret in his mind: If he could join Rongchen Pictures next year, what would he have to worry about?
Wei Xiaobao lost "The Deer and the Cauldron", but got Cheng Dongqing.
Isn’t it a blessing in disguise?
Every premiere where Li Chen appears.
The latest trends of Rongchen Pictures can always be revealed.
It always makes major film and television companies ready to make moves.
Yu Dong approached Han Sanping and said, "Boss, it seems that I have never offended him, right?"
"Why can't I get a ride with him from Rongchen Pictures?"
Han Sanping didn’t know how to answer this question.
He helped Yu Dong speak once, but Li Chen refused.
He didn’t say anything more.
Liu Yan took over the conversation: "Wow, last time it was "Shoot an Archery, Dad". This time Director Li said that he will make another movie with a special theme."
"I I have seen the light in the eyes of many actors in the audience.”
Not to mention the actors, there are also the CEOs of major film and television companies sitting in the front row.
Even Han Sanping was moved.
The two hosts asked Liu Dehua and Chen several questions.
Waiting to turn around and ask Li Chen again.
Li Chen directly raised his hand to interrupt: "For questions that have nothing to do with the movie, we can ask them after the premiere."
Liu Yan chuckled: "Director Li, let's not delay everyone. Time, hurry up and watch a movie.”
"Father's Love is Like a Mountain 2", which lasted nearly 120 minutes, left viewers with climaxes and suspense.
No one can guess the outcome until the last moment.
Li Chen’s script has once again been confirmed.
After watching the movie, the guests kept applauding.
The leading actors walked onto the stage again.
This time the host asked Liu Dehua first: "Brother Hua, your performance is so wonderful. You perfectly portray the prosecutor's upright and righteous demeanor."
Liu Dehua said with a smile: "Actually, I acted It’s also very enjoyable. Frankly speaking, I really like playing a public servant.”
“Director Li told me that if my Mandarin could be better, it would be even better.”
< br>Liu Yan and Xie Nan in the audience looked at each other.
The two of them had a perfect understanding. Xie Nan walked to the middle table and pointed the microphone at Zhang Yimou: "Director Yimou, what do you think of Director Li's "Father's Love Like a Mountain 2"?
Zhang Yimou took the microphone and smiled: "I have to say that in terms of script creation, Li Chen can be regarded as the number one screenwriter in the country, and I feel ashamed."
Xie Nan smiled and said: "Director Yimou He is worthy of being a master and has a magnanimous mind.”
Zhang Yimou clasped his hands modestly.
Xie Nan walked to Feng Xiaogang at the next table again: "Director Feng, what do you think of "Father's Love Like a Mountain 2"?
Feng Xiaogang took the microphone: "Since you asked Me, then I will speak out. ”
"The name of this movie is the biggest failure."
"You can roughly guess the result at a glance, and the editing is a bit rough. Maybe Li Chen wanted to release it in time for the National Day. "
Li Chen looked at Feng Xiaogang with a smile on the stage.
I didn’t expect that Feng Xiaogang was quite discerning.
These two points are indeed the flaws of this drama.
After asking Zhang and Feng.
Now comes the highlight of the night.
Liu Yan on the stage pointed the finger at Li Chen: "Director Li, Director Zhang and Director Feng all commented on "Father's Love Like a Mountain 2"."
"For the Internet "The Night Banquet" and "The Golden Jacket", two films that have been making a lot of noise recently, are you still as disappointed as before?"
Li Chen smiled: "Director Zhang, Director Feng is not happy today? It’s not a big deal for you to be here just to watch the fun!”
Zhang Yimou in the audience could still keep smiling calmly.
The little steel cannon has no expression on his face.
“For your sake, Director Wang, this is the second time.”
“Again, again and again, I will ask these questions again at my premiere next time. It’s a difficult question for me.”
“There will be no next time”
Liu Yan's expression was a little unnatural, and he didn't know if Director Li could believe what he said.
Li Chen glanced at Feng Xiaogang and then turned his attention to Zhang Yimou.
The premiere suddenly fell silent.
“Director Yimou’s ability and talent do not need to be evaluated by me. They have long been recognized at home and abroad.”
“Let me respond to Zhang Weiping.”
Han Sanping's eyes flashed with approval.
“He understands marketing, box office, and business, but he doesn’t understand movies.”
“What I said in Shanghai that day was purely about the matter and not the person. It was aimed at the blockbusters that have won the Olympics in recent years. "But I didn't expect that my words hurt him and Feng Xiaogang, and the two of them were not in harmony with each other."
" Zhang Weiping said. I am arrogant and arrogant, and Feng Xiaogang told me not to take myself too seriously.”
Feng Xiaogang in the audience was already livid.
The scene was completely silent, and all the celebrities and artists were holding their breath while watching Li Chen.
It was like watching Titanic for the first time!
Li Chen was too lazy to look at Feng Xiaogang, he would break up sooner or later anyway.
Continued: "I haven't watched "The Golden Jacket" yet, but you can see the whole thing if you take a peek."
"I heard that Zhang Weiping replaced Huang Xuan with Zhou Jielun, which is a bit ridiculous."
Zhang Yimou's expression suddenly changed, and he was very shocked.
How did Li Chen know these secrets so clearly.
You can even call Huang Xuan by name.
But this is an indisputable fact. Even now, he still has a thorn in his heart.
This is also the reason why he came to the premiere today.
Li Chen on the stage is still adding weight.
“If a lineup like Gong Li, Chow Yun-fat, Liu Ye, Ni Dahong and director Yimou make the producer Zhang Weiping have no confidence in the box office.”
“We still have to rely on It’s a tragedy that fans of the little king of music come to contribute to your box office.”
Yang Siwei’s scalp was already numb, just looking at the dilated pupils of Deng Chao and Sun Li. He knew the impact of his boss's words.
The hosts on and off the field have forgotten their identity as hosts and cannot get back to their original ways.
Perhaps they don’t want to be together, just look at the joy between their boss Wang Changtian’s brows.
Li Chen changed the subject and looked at Feng Xiaogang, whose eyes were cold and his complexion was green, and smiled: "As for "The Night Banquet", I watched it yesterday."
"Same. Filming Hamlet, "The Lion King" is about human nature, so it can resonate with the world."
"The Banquet."
Li Chen paused, and Zhou Xun couldn't help but hold his forehead while sitting underneath.
Zhang Ziyi's expression at this moment was also on pins and needles.
Not to mention Wang Zhonglei, he couldn’t laugh even if he wanted to.
""The Night Banquet" is about human relationships. You can play with yourself, but don't even think about going abroad!"
""Yellow Earth", "Red Sorghum", "Alive", Why were these movies able to go abroad before? ”
"It's because these movies tell stories from a human perspective."
"Rather than telling stories about human accidents!"
Feng Xiaogang's face was pale and his eyes were penetrating.
Stand up, turn around and leave without saying a word!
Wang Zhonglei's face was also very ugly. After hesitating for a long time, he also followed Feng Xiaogang.
It's neither right for the Li Cong sisters to leave, nor to stay.
"Ha'er, what should we do?" Li Congcheng didn't move at all, and didn't even look at his sister.
"What should we do? Let's not get involved in the fight between gods. It will be over in a while, and we will leave."
Li Congcheng knew it well. Recently, Mr. Wang has made great efforts to win over Xiaofan.
It made both Li and Li sisters feel a little chilled.
The two decided privately that if Xiao Fan stayed in Huayi, they would switch to Rongchen Pictures.
Li Hu and Yang Siwei were also in secret contact, but they all knew it tacitly.
Fan Zhengtong on the stage was even more stunned, looking at Li Chen's back in a daze.
Li Chen looked at Liu Yan, pretending not to see Feng Xiaogang and Wang Zhonglei: "Why are you so dazed, why don't you ask?"
Liu Yan even stuttered: "Ah, no, No problem.”
The scene seemed to be suddenly injected with life, and there was an endless stream of whispers.
The leading actors Li Chen got off the stage and walked straight to the table in the middle.
The two hosts were a little confused and talked nonsense when they had nothing to say.
Zhang Yimou is still thinking about what Li Chen said before.
Although the words are like knives, they are indeed thought-provoking.
Since "Hero", his movies have changed.
The casting rights are no longer in his hands as a director, and he has to compromise again and again.
What ultimately resulted was a decline in reputation.
He didn’t win any important awards, but he didn’t make any money either.
He missed both ends.
Li Chen sat next to him, ignoring the gazes of the people at the table, and said bluntly: "Director Zhang, if you are unhappy in New Picture in the future."
"Rongchen Pictures welcomes you to join us at any time. And the conditions are easy to negotiate.”
“The most important thing is that you can make a movie without worrying about box office, and no one will interfere with your casting.”
Han on the side. San Ping raised his eyelids, not hiding the surprise in his eyes at all.
Li Chen is so ruthless, he is trying to drain Zhang Weiping’s salary from under the cauldron!
Zhang Yimou was also stunned. He never expected to hear such words when attending a premiere today.
Li Chen smiled: "Director Zhang, don't be surprised, my words are valid at any time."
Zhang Yimou smiled: "I appreciate your kindness, thank you."
(End of this chapter)