China Entertainment 1997.

Chapter 670 "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" series and "Where are you going, Dad"

At the beginning of January 2014, a major event happened in the entertainment industry.

Heung Kong media tycoon, one of the founders of Shaw Films and TVB, and a famous philanthropist Mr. Shao died of illness at the age of 107.

This man who is honored as "Sixth Uncle" by countless big names in Xiangjiang can be said to be one of the founders of Xiangjiang's rise.

The Shaw Brothers film industry he founded was always an important part of Xiangjiang film industry from the 50s to the 70s, and even once dominated the Xiangjiang film industry.

In the 80s, with the rise of other film companies such as Golden Harvest and New Art City, Shaw Brothers would continue to reduce production, and even packaged and sold its own theaters, putting all its energy on the wireless TV stations under its control.

It was also at this time that TVB became the front line in Hong Kong and even in the Asian TV field, with TVB Hong Kong dramas headed by it.It has become another brilliant business card of Xiangjiang.

In addition to the birth of countless classic masterpieces, TVB is most famous for its own performing arts training courses, which have produced countless big-name Hong Kong stars.

Fa Ge, Xing Ye, Uncle Da, Liang Chaowei, Liang Jiahui, Liu Tianwang, Guo Tianwang, Liu Qingyun, Wu Zhenyu, Ren Dahua, Wu Junru, Lu Liangwei, Ouyang Zhenhua, Liu Jialing, Cheng Ekin, Lam Jiadong, Zhen Zizi (auditing), Gu Principal ( Listen in)………

The actors and talents who have come out are even better than the Chinese drama Nortel, and it can almost be said that they have supported most of the entire Xiangjiang film industry by themselves.

This approach is easy to understand. After all, it is a new project and a commercial film. Even if it is very important, the future is not guaranteed, and it is impossible for Fanxing to sign a long-term contract in one go.

Sometimes money is money, and sometimes money is like water, and it disappears in a hurry, and what people say to you is justified, proving that the money must be spent.

"The Wuershanwu director of the company, tell me what the way is."

Film and television directors are not in business, nor are they accountants. Investors can control the total cost, but it is up to the director to figure out how to spend it.

So Cao Xuan often claimed to be Xia Yu's in-laws, and regarded Xia Haha as his own daughter-in-law.

Only Wu Ershan's budget report and implementation plan are detailed and specific, comprehensive and appropriate, and have miraculous effects.

Cao Xuan spat out his bones, then remembered something, and raised his eyebrows: "He asked you to play "Ghost Blowing the Lantern"?"

"How fresh."

Especially Zhang Liang, although he still has some reputation in the modeling industry, he is almost a vegan to the public, and now he has become an existence comparable to an A-list star.

But in any case, most people still agree with each other and give priority to movies.

Known as the martial arts pioneer comedy movie, the box office is only a little over 2000 million, and the word-of-mouth is also polarized, but its very alternative style has impressed many people with it.

After all, the salary of the first film is stable, and the subsequent contracts will generally give a certain increase.

Actor Guo Tao and his son Shitou, immortal Lin Zhiying and his son, Olympic champion Tian Liang and his daughter Sendie, international model Zhang Liang and his daughter Tiantian, and Huang Sanshi and his daughter Duoduo.

Aside from a small number of actors with artistic pursuits or other concerns, the vast majority of those who are qualified to compete for the main creation of "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" do not want to let go of this good opportunity.

In Cao Xuan's view, the program "Where Are We Going, Dad" has a lot of benefits. In terms of business, it can make a lot of money in a short time. In the long run, it is also good for children to become famous in advance.

Although many conspiracy theories speculate that the old man has other purposes, the donation of tens of billions of Hong Kong dollars is not fake.

"There is something to say, there is fart."

However, Cao Xuan didn't say much about this. Xia Yu was determined to be on top, so he wouldn't deny the opportunity, but he couldn't intervene too much. Whether he can succeed depends on his own ability and fate.

I may not have thought before that after becoming parents, I want to give my children the best material conditions, and the economic situation has become an issue for the couple to consider.

To put it more simply, every sum of money can be spent in the right place, so that you can see the results most intuitively.

Judging from the lineup, Chen Yao must be the most able to play, and this is also one of the core announcements of the show "Tomb Raiders Notes".

Xia Yu was upset: "If we don't play Hu Bayi, we can't play Fatty Wang and Xueli Yang."

At the end of last year, the new variety show "Where are we going, Dad" prepared by Fanxing was successfully launched.

Capable people like Xu Laoguai, Lao Mouzi, and Ning Hao, even if they are interested, have too many projects in hand, and they are afraid of being tied to death. The directors below are eager to try, but most of them are not capable enough, and Fan Xing is not at ease.

"This Ukrainian guide is very thoughtful, he is not ready to fight, and he is very good at spending money."

As for "Ghost Blowing the Lantern", Fan Xing did not come up in a hurry, but has been building momentum for the work, planning to take advantage of the popularity of the "Tomb Raiders Notes" online drama to release a movie.

It is no exaggeration to say that these kids are now making money in business, which can be compared to ordinary front liners, or even surpassed.

The "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" and "Tomb Raiders Notes" series have long been in Fanxing's hands.

Of course, the downside is that it may cause some controversy and fall into the vortex of public opinion, such as Huang Duoduo from the original time and space.

He is more concerned about Wu Ershan's ability, whether he can get along well, and Fanxing's expectations and emphasis on this project.

Even if it is all fundraising, it is hard work, let alone a considerable amount of real money.

Cao Xuan and this person have also met several times, but they are not very familiar. After all, the two of them have no business contacts, and there is no intersection in private.

He and Yuan Quan's income is not low, but their popularity is here, and their resources are not conspicuous. In comparison, they are far inferior to many first-line artists.

Fanxing also failed to win Wireless due to some local protection policies and Cao Xuan's lack of interest.

.........

The guests of the first season of "Where Are We Going, Dad" are not much different from the original version, with only one change.

At present, the first season of "Tomb Notes" has been filmed and is being broadcast at an optional date.

"You go back and discuss it with Yuanquan. There are advantages and disadvantages to this matter. Money is still a trivial matter. The key may bring a future to the child, but there will also be some unnecessary attention."

But this is not Xia Yu's concern, anyway, it's not about spending his money.

Cao Xuan didn't take this matter to heart, but looking back, Zeng Li saw that he was tired and didn't want to wash his feet, so he personally brought water to wash his feet, which really flattered him, even horrified him.

"what happened?"

This can be regarded as a common clause for film producers to protect their own interests, and the actors are not at a disadvantage.

But that chance is very low.

Fatty Wang, who actually acted in "Sand Sea" in the original time and space, has a good reputation and is a native of the capital. He was born with that kind of carefree spirit, and finally defeated Jiang Chao and became the best candidate in Wu Ershan's heart.

"That's all right."

Even without the hot spot of the first reality show, it still aroused a lot of enthusiasm, starting from the phenomenon-level variety show at the end of last year.

"go."

At present, the first part plans to invest 1.2-1.5 million yuan, and the main creative team signs 1+2 contracts.

But cute baby and parent-child variety shows can last for a long time, which shows that there is a broad market for this theme, coupled with the sophisticated production of the mature Star Variety Show Department.

"Scare me."

So this [1+2] contract is very necessary.

Under such circumstances, it is really difficult for Xia Yu to win Hu Bayi.

Wu Xie, who is scheduled to play Wu Xie, is Fanxing's popular star Wu Xie, Zhang Qiling is Fanxing's newcomer (), Fatty Wang is Jiang Chao, who played Li Dazui in "Wulin Biography", and Song Tie plays Ah Ning.

In the second half of last year, preparations for the web drama "Tomb Raiders Notes" began.

The reason is that the upper limit of the movie is high, and the earning is more...

"Why are you so active this time, short of money?"

Wu Ershan's ability to spend money can definitely make him stand out from the crowd of directors.

The core of casting for the "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" series is the Iron Triangle, and Fatty Wang is the only one chosen, played by Chen Minghao from Class 96 of Chinese Opera.

At least for those kids who don't have so many resources, the post-05 generation of them will face an unprecedented competitive environment when they grow up. The more cards they have, the better.

Several other people also made a lot of profits, their social status rose, and they got various resources and so on.

However, Xia Yu refused to admit it, and even felt itchy when she saw Cao Yang, secretly hating that the child she gave birth to was not a son, otherwise she could be the cabbage of the Cao family.

There are no industry insiders to lead, outsiders to enter the industry, no one who does not pay the tuition fee, even after being drunk with blood, they still come in ignorantly, go out in a daze, and don't know how the money is lost.

Today's finale banquet should be a rare feast for him recently, and if he wants to be so unscrupulous in the future, he will have to wait until the New Year's Eve dinner at the end of the month.

"See you, Lao Xia."

Now that programs such as "Sister Over Flowers" and "Let's Run" are launched first, the sensation is not as intense as in the original time and space.

"hey-hey."

Even now, Wu Ershan was finally able to win the director of "Ghost Blowing the Lantern", and came with a detailed and well-thought-out plan that shook the balance of many high-level stars.

But this idea is obviously overthinking.

This time, the director of "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" was still uncertain, so Cao Xuan simply pushed it.

The charitable funds invested or raised by it have accumulatively donated more than 50 billion Hong Kong dollars to education in mainland China, and various social welfare and charitable affairs have accumulated more than 100 billion Hong Kong dollars.

In fact, regarding the filming of "Ghost Blowing the Lantern", Fan Xing has been quite conflicted internally.

Cao Xuan from his own family was very thoughtful, and he didn't ask Xia Yu to answer him immediately. Anyway, he was not in a hurry, so he thought it over before speaking.

Cao Xuan has debuted for so many years, and the directors he has cooperated or invested in have not had three figures, and some have been dozens of them.

Hu Bayi and Shirley Yang are still competing fiercely.

"I haven't had much contact with people, and it's hard to tell you, but the company is quite optimistic about the prospects of this movie."

Usually Cao Xuan didn't join in the fun when these unfamiliar bigwigs passed away, but this time he still sent someone to send a wreath of elegiac couplets to show his respect.

Under the leadership of the village head Hua Shao, five groups of cute babies and cute dads started a three-day and two-night parent-child reality show all over the country.

But soon, Cao Xuan came to his senses and was a little surprised when he saw Xia Yu, who was a little wretched.

The original version of "Where Are We Going, Dad", as the first real reality show in China, caused a sensation as soon as it went online.

At present, Fanxing Variety Department has already started preparing for the production of the second season. Xia Haha's age is also suitable, and Xia Yu's reputation and qualifications are enough. If he is interested in participating, it's just a matter of Cao Xuan saying hello.

In particular, "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" is a movie universe series that has been set before, and the copyright of "Tomb Raiders Notes" is specially transferred to Penguin Star Video, which specializes in creating web dramas.

As long as Cao Xuan nods, that's for sure!

Cao Xuan bumped into Xia Yu, who played the role of a lawyer in the movie. As he was about to retire, Cao Xuan was not so strict with some taboos. At least in this special moment, he would occasionally choose to have a few drinks.

Like the vast majority of professional directors, this is also an advertising director after graduation. He directed a movie for the first time in 2004. His famous work is 2011's "Smile With a Sword".

Xia Yu didn't speak, but returned Cao Xuan with an international gesture.

Therefore, under the recommendation of Ning Hao, who has a good relationship, Wu Ershan joined Fanxing.

Only then did Cao Xuan realize that he was doing something wrong. When he heard that Xia Yu was playing "Ghost Blowing the Lamp", he instinctively brought him into the role of Da Jinya. But in fact, as a representative of the Mesozoic actor, Xia Yu is still qualified to compete Look at Hu Bayi.

Yuan Shikong, who was appreciated by Huayi and became famous for directing "Painted Skin 2", became the head director of Huayi's post-Feng Xiaogang era until he was completely stumbled by the Fengshen trilogy.

Empress Xi Gong rolled his eyes at him, and put the footwashing water angrily: "What's on your mind every day? I'm a girl for me, thank you."

"I'm a little tired today. Let's take it easy. Can you make it up to three times? I'll make up for it when I get home."

This guy Cao Xuan has double standards, he never refuses his daughter-in-law, even when he sees a young girl who is about the same age and looks beautiful, he will make a few jokes when he is friendly, but if others want to miss his daughter, they must beat him up The opponent's dog's head is not allowed.

There is a saying that regardless of deeds and heart, charity can truly be said to have immeasurable merit in this regard.

The death of such a tycoon is an earthquake to the Chinese entertainment industry, especially the Xiangjiang family.

Xia Yu knew this very well, no matter whether she agreed or disagreed, this love was accepted, and she picked up the wine glass and solemnly toasted Cao Xuan.

"Well, I don't lack this role."

Xia Yu's face was a little moved, don't look at Cao Xuan just saying hello, it's a little effort.

Even the commercial value of a few children is immeasurable. Currently, they are killing wildly in parent-child and children-related fields, and have won many endorsements.

Xia Yu has never been very professional. From his many hobbies, it can be seen that acting is only his job and does not play a high role in his life.

"Don't tell me, let Haha be my daughter-in-law, eat, drink and play, I will cover all the basic necessities of life, and the bride price will be the highest, so you two can save worry and effort."

If it's just one episode, that's all. For the long series, Cao Xuan directly passed.

"I wanted to ask you something these two days."

Xia Yu rubbed her hands and looked at Cao Xuan. Cao Xuan took a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs and chewed them.

Xia Yu and Cao Xuan have been friends for more than ten years, so they didn't mind Cao Xuan's words, and directly talked about the business.

Cao Xuan actually didn't pay much attention to it during this time, but in my impression, those famous and well-known people from the Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan all came.

"You want to play Hu Bayi."

Facing Xia Yu, Cao Xuan did not find any excuses, and directly explained the situation, Xia Yu also understood.

"Seriously, if you don't mind, you can take Haha to "Where's Dad?"

Xu Laoguai is not very interested in this subject, Lao Mouzi is not interested, and other directors also have their own problems.

Wu Ershan, a native of Mongolia, passed the Central American Academy of Arts, and later chose to drop out in his sophomore year because of disagreements, and then re-entered the Directing Department of Nortel, a student of class 94, in the same class as Jiang Qinqin and Fu Dalong.

After making a few jokes, Cao Xuan also made a few points. Xia Haha's daughter-in-law didn't take it seriously, but she was indeed his daughter-in-law's daughter-in-law. Cao Xuan also thought of her when good things happened.

The film is finished, and his good days are coming to an end. Starting tomorrow, he will resume his "normal" diet as an artist.

"I have a child, I need to save some money."

It was rumored that Zhang Liang's appearance fee and announcement fee for the entire variety show more than doubled by more than a hundred times.

Many people named Cao Xuan the first benevolent person in China, but although the money he donated was several billion, it was still a bit inferior compared to this old gentleman.

Moreover, the projects are booming, the number of film contracts has increased, and the money has increased, which is a good thing for most actors and artists.

In fact, the main reason is that although the project "Ghost Blowing Lantern" has a high level of attention in Fanxing, it has a long time period and is difficult to operate.

I believe that in the original time and space, Wu Ershan took over the blockbuster movie sequel "Painted Skin 2" from "Jiang Smile" with millions of investments, then "Looking for the Dragon" with an investment of 2 million+, and finally the seal that claims to invest 30 billion+ The trilogy of gods, one big step at a time, [will spend money] this ability helps a lot.

This is a very difficult thing!

Film and television can be regarded as artistic creation, and any word "art" is attached to it, it is relatively ethereal.

"Happy ending."

Everyone can see how popular Marvel's movies are. Even if "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" is not as good as Marvel, it is enough to be tempted to have some of its effects.

Xia Yu was gearing up, and asked a little embarrassedly: "I heard that Hu Bayi wanted to find you, but you didn't answer."

Otherwise, with the relationship between him and Cao Xuan, not to mention skyrocketing, at least he can win a few good resources and stay in the front line, so that he won't be as tepid as it is now.

Not to mention the stellar golden signboard and the aura of creating a movie universe.

While the current momentum is still there, make more movies, the best way to gain fame, earn more, and pave the way for your daughter.

"What does this person say..."

Many cute babies became popular, and the roles of several fathers also became popular one by one, and their popularity skyrocketed.

For others, Hu Bayi may be an extremely rare resource, but for Cao Xuan, he may not be able to see the male protagonist of this pure Chinese commercial film series.

Xia Yu had an old father's heaviness and happiness on his face. Obviously, his daughter gave him a certain motivation to fight for his career.

His daughter Xiahaha was born in March 2010 and is now 3 years old, while Cao Xuan's baby son Cao Yang was born at the end of 4 and is a few months younger than Xiahaha.

Even though there was a change in wireless shares in 2011 and Fanxing almost entered the game, Uncle Shao Liu had already withdrawn from wireless management at that time and did not participate much in this matter.

At present, Huayi's scale and power are far inferior to the original time and space, and there is not much capital to trust and train new directors.

The original work of "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" had a lot of influence. Although the investment is not a super big production nowadays, it is quite good.

But no matter what, this is a good thing. If it is done well, it is easy to add two sets of houses in the capital to Xia Haha's dowry, and Xia Yu and the child can also get many other benefits.

If the next best thing is to focus on Da Jinya, relying on his fame and strength, coupled with his relationship with Cao Xuan, he will definitely be able to pinch him.

There are too many plots in the original book, and a lot of details have to be cut out just to shoot movies, but if you shoot online dramas, this IP is wasted, so that some people plan to walk on two legs [movie + drama], but how to balance the two is a big problem. .

Even if the child does not take the route of an artist or celebrity in the future, some fame is not a bad thing.

Cao Xuan pondered for a while, thinking of the nearly 40-page "thesis" he had read, which was full of records of analysis, assumptions, specific shooting and follow-up plans of "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" and even the entire theme of tomb robbery.

And when Mr. Shao's death took up most of the pages in the entertainment circle, the production crew of "Dear" also quietly finished filming in Shenzhen.

Everyone signed a film contract first, and the box office of the first film was not good. The project was basically finished, and there was no follow-up. The box office was strong, and the project continued.

As a veteran in the industry, Cao Xuan still respects Shao Liushu very much, and what makes him admire even more is his enthusiasm for charity.

Penguin Star's "Tomb Raider Notes" web drama was entrusted to him to direct, which was a test of quality. After seeing that the finished product was good, Wu Ershan officially took up his post as the director and one of the persons in charge of the "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" series.

Maybe ordinary people don't realize it, but for a boss like Cao Xuan or a senior executive of a film and television company.

Therefore, this business is the easiest to breed gray areas, and there are too many doorways.

Zhang Ailing once said that it is necessary to become famous as early as possible, which originally meant that the sooner you become famous, the more you enjoy.

But now, with the development of information, becoming famous at a young age has a bonus for children in all aspects of their growth, especially in later generations, realizing fame is definitely one of the best shortcuts to success.

Of course, it’s not that all directors are tricky, but like Wu Ershan’s accounts are clear, and a pen is spent on the tip of the knife. An investment of 100 million can achieve 200 million, 500 million, or even 1000 million. Those are rare.

What Xia Yu wanted was this sentence. The group of old friends who watched Cao Xuan's rise had a mysterious trust in Cao Xuan himself.

So to pick and choose, Fanxing finally hired Wu Ershan, a new star director who joined Fanxing.

The name of the "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" series of movies is relatively well-known in the circle.

This matter is basically known to the outside world, and it has been widely spread. After all, if Cao Xuan wants to play Hu Bayi, other people don't have to think about it.

Xia Yu is now under Wang Jinhua's banner, so she can be regarded as Fanxing's own person, and she has already had contact with Wu Ershan.

But "Where Are We Going, Dad" is very popular now, the interests are touching, the child becomes famous, and the father becomes popular, who would not want to encounter such a good thing.

Even though there are not many people who meet the requirements, there are not many who can't stand the program group, and the competition for the rest is fierce. Even Xia Yu is not confident that he can be selected as he wishes.

Cao Xuan wiped off his sweat, he cared more about his own daughter than anyone else, and Zeng Li had nothing to ask him for, on the contrary, being a daughter was a favor to her, and it was rare to flatter her a little.

Before Cao Xuan could heave a sigh of relief, Zeng Li took off his socks and pressed his feet into the basin with a calm voice.

"Speak up and count, go home and make up."

Cao Xuan's face paled a bit. With an empress in the East Palace waiting to be fed, plus paying off debts, don't walk away with a wall to participate in the Grammy at the end of the month...

(End of this chapter)