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Chapter 735 Wu Jianye reappeared ([-] daily updates, please subscribe~)

Wu Jianye and Zhao Feifei returned to Yanjing, and Tangting Culture's team responsible for improving the community's buildings also went to Yecheng.

Although there are construction sites everywhere in Yecheng, it is still difficult to find workers, mainly because they have work on their bodies. Later, the person in charge of Tangting Culture in Yecheng directly increased the price, and then the daily settlement was considered to be the workers. , did not delay Wu Jianye's construction period.

After Wu Jianye returned to Yanjing, he continued to revise the script in the courtyard.

There are many things that need to be changed in the movie "The World of Chu Xing". One is that the shooting time of the two parties is different. Details and settings are subject to change!

At the same time, the casting of actors has also begun. Although the main roles have been decided, there are still many supporting actors who need to be confirmed.

For example, Chu Xing's parents!
Chu Xing's colleagues, and the coquettish beauty who appeared at the end
During this time, Wu Jianye was revising the script while interviewing actors.

Chu Xing's colleague was the first to be determined, and in the end he chose Wang Zhiwen, who he had worked with before.

Wang Zhiwen's current development is very different from the development of another time and space, because in "New Dragon Gate Inn", he played a guest role as a Xichangchanggong Yuhuatian, which caused his acting path to be suddenly locked in the eunuch's This group has become professional eunuchs for the past two years.

And because Tangting Culture has not started filming "New Dragon Inn 2", Wang Zhiwen is very embarrassed now.

This time Wu Jianye started filming "The World of Chu Xing" and Wang Zhiwen heard that it was a modern drama, so he also wanted to come and expand his acting career!

"Director Wu, thank you this time!" Wang Zhiwen said excitedly.

Wu Jianye chuckled and said, "Zhiwen, don't worry, I have always been very optimistic about you, and you will definitely become a very good actor in the future!"

For Wang Zhiwen's acting skills, Wu Jianye has never doubted it. The master's image of a ruffian in the early days, and a gloomy boss in the later period, charming uncle, literati, are absolutely sweet and salty.
If other people said that, Wang Zhiwen would definitely not take it to heart, but Wu Jianye is different, his status is placed here, what he said can definitely make Wang Zhiwen feel like a spring breeze!

"Then Director Wu, I'll go back first to familiarize myself with the characters!" Wang Zhiwen said.

"and many more!"

Wang Zhiwen glanced at Wu Jianye suspiciously.

Wu Jianye said: "In the past two years, the company has a lot of plans in terms of movies and TV dramas. Are you interested in signing with Tangting Culture?"

As Wang Zhiwen was one of the hottest stars in the domestic film and television industry in the 90s, Wu Jianye naturally hoped to include him in his bag!

Wang Zhiwen immediately showed a smile. Nowadays, domestic film and television companies have been established one after another, but only Tangting Culture is doing the signing of artists. If you can join Tangting Culture, it will be a good thing.

And Wu Jianye has already said that in the next few years, Tangting Culture will shoot more movies and TV series, which is also an opportunity.

So Wang Zhiwen just thought about it briefly, and immediately said: "It would be great if this is the case, thank you Director Wu!"

Wu Jianye patted Wang Zhiwen on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "It's okay. By the way, besides familiarizing yourself with the script, you should read more of Wang Shuo's novels. The company will adapt his novels in the next two years!"

With a smile on his face, Wang Zhiwen said, "Okay!"

Wang Zhiwen and Jiang Shan's "Excessive Addiction" can be said to be one of the most popular TV series in China in the early 90s.

Wang Zhiwen left with a satisfied smile. This time he came to the audition and not only got the role, but also signed a contract with Tangting Culture, and then learned about Tangting Culture’s future plans. Although Wu Jianye didn’t say it directly, but to see what he meant, I should be expected to star in a movie or TV adaptation of Wang Shuo's novel, which is another good news.

Wu Jianye smiled and watched Wang Zhiwen leave without saying anything.

After Zhao Fei waited for Wang Zhiwen to leave, he looked at Wu Jianye and said, "There is another role, have you decided who to play?"

Wu Jianye sat on the sofa, looked at Zhao Fei, and asked, "That character?"

"It's that annoying director!" Zhao Fei gritted his teeth when he said this!

In fact, the whole "Chu Xing's World" does not have a clear villain in the overall sense, but if people have to make a list of annoying characters, then the director of the TV program in the movie is the most lethal person. People hate it!

Wu Jianye thought for a while and said, "It's best to let an already famous director play this role!"

This is actually Wu Jianye's real idea, which can make the characters more immersive!

Zhao Fei leaned his legs on the coffee table and held a can of Coca-Cola in his hand. He said with a smile, "Actually, I have a suitable choice for a giant!"

Wu Jianye's face brightened, and he asked, "Which one is it?"

Zhao Fei said: "Who else is there? You yourself. Originally, you are the director of this movie. If you play the director of the TV show in the movie, then it will definitely be more convincing!"

Wu Jianye thought for a while, shook his head, and said, "It's a bit inconsistent in age!"

This movie is going to run through the entire 20 years of Chu Xing's life in the movie, Wu Jianye's age is not suitable!

Zhao Fei said indifferently: "What's the matter? I'll just make your makeup look older. Now this movie is definitely no problem in China, but if you want to make this movie If it is released in Europe and the United States, except for you alone, the appeal of others is not enough. If you can participate in it, I think it will definitely be of great help to the overseas release of this film. !"

Wu Jianye looked at Zhao Fei in surprise, and said with a smile, "Yes, I have learned to think about these things now!"

Zhao Fei curled his lips: "What's the matter, I've been with you for a long time, so I've learned these things a long time ago!"

Wu Jianye nodded, and said with some excitement: "If you follow what you said, it's not impossible!"

Zhao Fei chuckled, and said persistently: "Think about it, you are an actor who made your debut, and your reappearance this time will definitely cause a big sensation!"

Wu Jianye glanced at Zhao Fei with a smile, and said, "Okay, I know what to do about this matter, so you don't need to say anything more!"

By saying this, Wu Jianye actually agreed to Zhao Fei's proposal.

As Zhao Fei said, the subject matter of the movie "The World of Chu Xing" limited his box office. If he wanted to have a higher box office overseas, it would definitely not work if there were no buying points that would shock the audience. If you play one of the important roles yourself, then there is no problem!
What Wu Jianye is playing now is cross-border, and it is very successful!

Director, singer, novelist, such identities have long been accepted by the public in Europe and the United States. As for domestic audiences, in fact, older audiences know that Wu Jianye was born as an actor.

Then he acted and the best was the director.

If Wu Jianye joins the film as an actor this time, it will be sentimental for domestic audiences, and it will be fresh for overseas audiences!

In the next few days, Wu Jianye, Zhao Fei and other behind-the-scenes personnel of the crew were still busy with casting.

This time Huang Xiaoli, Huang Xiaochu's father, was selected as Chu Xing's father.

In fact, many actors in the uncle circle familiar to audiences in later generations are sons from their parents.

It goes without saying that Ge You's father is Mr. Ge Cunzhuang, and Chen Peisi's father is Mr. Chen Wei.

Hu Jun is also similar to them. Hu Jun's father, Mr. Hu Baoshan, is a national first-class actor, but he is more famous, Mr. Hu Baoshan, a famous tenor singer in the country.

Pu Yuxi's father, Su Min (formerly known as Pu Sixun), is a first-generation actor in Renyi, and has starred in films such as "YA Movie War".He is also the teacher of many outstanding actors such as Song Yuyu, Wang Ji, Liang Guanhua, and Chen Xiaoyi.

Huang Xiaochu's father, Huang Xiaoli is also a national first-class actor, but his performances are more on the stage of drama.

And Chu Xing's mother chose an actress who was relatively unfamiliar to future audiences!
Zhang Mingzi!
Audiences in the 70s were more familiar with Zhang Mingzi. The "Sunny Sky" filmed in my country in 73 starred Zhang Mingzi.

In fact, there are two versions of "Sunny Sky". The first version was killed for some reason. You just need to know the history of that period for yourself!

When it came to the second version, the original actress was also replaced by Zhang Mingzi!
Zhang Mingzi is a student of the 66th class of the Shanghai Opera. After graduation, he was assigned to Yanjing Qingyi. Zhang Mingzi was very beautiful when he was young, just like a pampered college student or a charming young lady.

It's just that Zhang Mingzi's acting career is not going well. Jiao Shuhong in "Sunny Sky" is almost the most dazzling light in her acting career.After that, the starlight dimmed.

Although she later participated in film and television dramas such as "Blue Flower", "Night of Jinling", "Epiphyllum Dream", and "Wind Tower", her impression on the audience was very limited.

It is also very unfortunate in life. Her husband, whom she regards as the spiritual pillar, died young, leaving her only one son. He brought his son back to Shanghai to live, and encountered many deceptions and blows in Shanghai. , Life and career are very unsatisfactory.

Being able to find Zhang Mingzi to play Chu Xing's mother was also Huang Xiaoli's recommendation!
After passing the audition, Wu Jianye decided that Zhang Mingzi would play Chu Xing's mother!
As for the woman who appeared last, I'm not in a hurry right now, I can choose slowly.

After all these actors were selected, Wu Jianye also called Zhou Xingchi who was far away in Xiangjiang, asking him to come to Yanjing in advance to get acquainted with the rest of the crew.

Zhou Xingchi naturally had no objections, and promised Wu Jianye that he would come to Yanjing tomorrow!

As for the procedures for Zhou Xingchi's participation in filming in China, it has also been approved early through Wu Jianye's operation.

In the afternoon of the next day, Zhou Xingchi's flight arrived in Yanjing. This time he came to Yanjing with only one assistant, and the two walked out of the airport easily.

However, there are still necessary protective measures. At this time, Zhou Xingchi's reputation in the country is not small, and this is also due to the credit of the video hall.

In fact, the reason why Xiangjiang eight 90s stars have such a great influence in China is that even after decades, they are still remembered by countless people, and the biggest credit is the video hall!
At this time, due to various domestic policies, it is impossible for pure Hong Kong films to be officially released in China. The recorded Hong Kong film that will be screened in domestic theaters is actually the movie "The Lion King" starring Li Lianjie next year.

At that time, Yanjing Film Studio and Shanghai Yongle Film and Television Co., Ltd., the first domestic film joint-stock company, signed a distribution contract for "The Lion King" in Shanghai.

At that time, the release of "The Lion King" adopted the internationally common account sharing method, using the distribution income to be divided in proportion, and used to make full use of it, using two rounds of sharing for settlement.

The first four months of the film’s release are the first round of distribution. Within 100 million, Beijing Film Studio accounts for 60% of the distribution revenue, and Yongle Company accounts for 40%. Four months after the premiere until the expiration of the release period, it is the second round of distribution. , Beijing Film Studio accounted for 42%, Yongle Company accounted for 58%.

As a result, the film was released in Shanghai, and in just 10 days, the revenue exceeded 100 million.

The subsequent success of this film also raised the trend of co-productions in China again.

Chang'an, Bincheng, Yanjing, Shanghai, and Jinmen were released in May 1993. A total of 5 films were released, including 48 co-produced films, 5 Hong Kong and Taiwan films, 13 foreign films, and domestic films. 14!
The co-production films had the highest attendance rate, with an average attendance rate of 34.53%, and the domestic films had the lowest attendance rate, with an average attendance rate of 28.56%.

Not only that, at this time, the domestic fare is no longer a few cents before, and the national average fare is already a few dollars!
However, different types of movies have different ticket prices. Co-production films have the highest ticket price with an average ticket price of 6.89 yuan, Hong Kong and Taiwan films have an average ticket price of 4.33 yuan, foreign films have an average ticket price of 5.73 yuan, and domestic films have an average ticket price of 5.11 yuan. Yuan!
Among them, Hong Kong and Taiwan movies have the most viewers.
After Zhou Xingchi got off the plane, he was directly taken to Tangting Culture by people from Tangting Culture, and Zhou Xingchi also met Wu Jianye on the second floor in Wu Jianye's office.

"Director Wu!" Zhou Xingchi, wearing a simple denim shirt, greeted Wu Jianye shyly.

Zhou Xingchi's personality is not like his in the movie. In reality, he is a bit dull. In fact, most comedians are like this. Jim Carrey even suffered from depression in real life!

"Well, how is it? Are you still used to the weather in Yanjing?" Wu Jianye asked with a smile.

Zhou Xingchi rubbed his hands and said, "I'm not used to it, it's much colder than Xiangjiang!"

Wu Jianye said: "During this period of time, you should learn Mandarin. Although after the movie is finished, there will be a dedicated voice actor, but if you can master Mandarin, it will be convenient for you to communicate with the actors in the crew!"

Zhou Xingchi nodded and said, "Okay, Director Wu!"

Wu Jianye: "I will send you to the hotel in a while. By the way, Rong Zai lives in the same hotel as you. He is also learning Mandarin now. You can communicate with him more then!"

"Ok!"

(End of this chapter)