Huayu started from the fairy sword

Cao Jun originally wanted to talk about movies and acting with Zhang Zi, but he didn't know if she was interested.

At this time, the makeup artist first used a cotton pad to gently wipe off the eye shadow from the inner corner to the end of Cao Jun's eye, and then began to remove the mascara.

Taking advantage of the time when the makeup artist had just removed the mascara, Cao Jun knowingly asked: "Zi Lin, I heard that every winner of Miss World has the duty to do charity activities, isn't it?"

Zhang Zilin smiled and said: "That's right, but I think that not only Miss World is obliged to participate in charity activities, in fact, every ordinary person with ability can contribute their part to public welfare if conditions permit. power."

In other words, within a year after Zhang Zilin won the title of "Miss World", she was not allowed to accept any commercial projects, nor could she participate in entertainment activities.

Her main work at that time was to focus on public welfare undertakings.

During that time, Zhang Zilin almost became a trapeze artist, working in more than 20 countries around the world.

Since the "Miss World" organization has continuous charity projects in South Africa and Vietnam, Zhang Zilin has been to these regions more than once.

In Trinidad and Tobago in Central America, Zhang Zilin visited the local AIDS Children's Hospital and led the children to play games and do handicrafts.

Until now, Zhang Zilin still clearly remembers that during the play, a child reached out and touched the crown on her head, and the joy in his eyes moved her deeply.

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Zilin turned her head to look at Cao Jun who had already removed her makeup, and asked with a smile, "Brother Jun, do you have any idea of ​​doing charity activities?"

Cao Jun didn't hide it either, and said calmly: "Yes, I also set up a charity foundation myself."

Zhang Zilin was not surprised by this, because many celebrities in the entertainment industry, whether they are from Hong Kong, Taiwan or the Mainland, have their own charitable foundations.

"I didn't want to do it myself, but I was afraid of being cheated, because I didn't know if the money I donated would be swallowed up by some charities."

Zhang Zilin nodded noncommittally. Of course, she understood what Cao Jun said. After all, most charities and organizations in China still have institutional flaws, immature management, and many corruptions have occurred.

Another point is that many wealthy people set up charitable foundations, such as Bill Gates' charitable foundation, in addition to reasonable tax avoidance, only need to spend 5% of it for charity every year, and the rest of the fund and organization managers can do whatever they want. dominate.

Moreover, the 5% of charitable expenditures can also be random. For example, if you want to do an environmental protection project, 30% of it may be spent on consulting, and this money can actually be poured to affiliated companies.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United States has relevant regulations to clarify that some charitable organizations do not need to report the name of the donor to the Internal Revenue Service, which means that anonymous donations can be out of control.

Moreover, the inheritance tax of the wealthy in the United States is 40%. Through this way of donating to their own foundations, the actual cost of passing on to future generations is obviously much lower than 40%.

"So I rarely donate to other people's charities. It's not that I don't want to, but I really feel that many charities in China are cheating money under the guise of charity..."

"The direction of those charitable funds is not transparent at all!"

Before Zhang Zilin could answer, Cao Jun continued, "By the way, Zilin, how is your Miss World charitable? Can you tell me briefly?"

"Yes, in fact, most of the time, our duty is to make some people in need feel that the world is bright and equal. We should encourage them and become their partners." In Zhang Zilin's view, charity activities cannot Completely equate with donating money.

"Most of the time, we live and communicate with them as ordinary people in simple clothes. Such companionship and encouragement are sometimes even more useful than money." Zhang Zilin proudly told Cao Jun that this is "Miss World" "The main job.

"Moreover, when facing those who need help, you can't write sympathy on your face." This is the experience Zhang Zilin has gained in her work.

Because many women burst into tears when they see these people in need, but Zhang Zilin was told to learn to control their emotions.

When it was almost dinner time, Cao Jun asked her with great interest: "Zi Lin, let me ask you a question, you are so good-looking, have you ever thought about becoming a movie star?"

Although Zhang Zilin had more freedom in choosing a job after finishing her one-year job as "Miss World".

However, she still hasn't fully stepped into the entertainment industry, but is cautiously walking on the fringes. For example, this co-production with several Pepsi superstars such as Cao Jun is already the closest distance between her and the entertainment industry.

So, so far, Zhang Zilin has never participated in any movie or TV show.

The crown of Miss World was recognized, but it did not change Zhang Zilin's perception of her identity.

"No, I'm just a lucky ordinary person." This is Zhang Zilin's positioning for herself, "I never thought of being a movie star. If there is a movie that thinks I am suitable and needs help, I might think about it."

Cao Jun deliberately sighed: "It's a pity... So, you have never thought about entering the show business circle, nor have you planned your own show business career?"

Zhang Zilin nodded with a smile: "That's right, I don't think I have any grand ideals. When I first embarked on the road of modeling, I just went with the flow. Being a movie actor is not in my plan."

Although Cao Jun also wants to cooperate with Zhang Zilin, but her height and temperament are too outstanding, and it is difficult to find a role that suits her.

In the same way, it is not good for male actors to be too tall, and it is inconvenient to play with female actors.

However, being able to become good friends with Zhang Zilin this time is also an unexpected gain from Cao Jun's trip to Dunhuang.

Two days later.

China Film Group.

Office of the Chairman.

Cao Jun came this time, together with Huang Zhongjun, to discuss with Mr. Han about the finalization of "People on the Journey".

Like Cao Jun and Huang Zhongkun, Han Sanping is one of the investors of "On the Journey", and he also attaches great importance to the schedule selection of the movie "On the Journey".

After watching the rough cut version of "People on the Journey", Han Sanping is very optimistic about the box office potential of the movie "People on the Journey", thinking that if the movie has a good schedule and good publicity, it should have a chance to break through 1 million levels.

Originally, Cao Jun and Huang Zhongjun hoped that "People on the Journey" would be released before Christmas or New Year's Day, but this schedule was rejected by Han Sanping.

"The New Year's Day schedule will definitely not work, because during this period, there will be a big-budget Hollywood movie released."

Cao Jun was a little unconvinced, and asked curiously: "Third Master, can you tell me what movie it is?"

Han Sanping said bluntly: "This Hollywood blockbuster is called "Avatar" and the director is James Cameron. This time he spent ten years honing his sword and spent a lot of money. We can't hit a stone with an egg."

Hearing Han Sanping's words, Cao Jun and Huang Zhongjun also looked at each other in blank dismay.

As a filmmaker, Huang Zhongjun naturally knows the name of James Cameron. His "Titanic" is definitely a world-class commercial blockbuster even now.

What's even more outrageous is that the box office myth created by the movie "Titanic" in 1998 has not yet been broken in 2009.

As soon as Cao Jun heard the movie "Avatar", he lost his fighting spirit.

Because in Cao's memory, when the movie "Avatar" was released, it directly set off a movie-watching boom all over the world.

"Avatar" was released in China, and it also made many Chinese people see what 3D movies are and the charm of 3D movies for the first time.

After thinking for a moment, Huang Zhongjun said seriously: "Third Master, since the New Year's Day file is not available, let's arrange it for the Spring Festival file. It just so happens that "People on the Journey" is a comedy, and the Chinese New Year is just for everyone to have fun."

Cao Jun disagreed, because what Cao Jun was most impressed with was that the dominance of "Avatar" after its release did not only last for a month, but continued until the next year's Lantern Festival.

It can be seen that after the release of "Avatar", other domestic films, even Hollywood films, are all cannon fodder and have no power to fight.

Thinking of this, Cao Jun said: "Dr. Huang, I think we should release it earlier, preferably around mid-December. If the word of mouth is good, we can at least release it on Christmas and New Year's Day before the release of "Avatar". Make some money in the meantime."

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