China Entertainment's turbulent era

The studio is in Hengdian, Zhang Guoshi is more familiar with this place than Shen Fang.

After all, it was his "Hero" that made Qin Palace popular in the first place.

"Assassins of the Qin Dynasty" hit the market, after Director Chen's movie, the huge Qin Palace is basically about to raise fish.

But "Hero" was born, not to mention the opening of the era of blockbuster movies, and it also made the Qin Palace very popular with the crew.

Basically, all costume dramas come here for filming.

However, these are all past events.

The current Zhang Guoshi is not quite the same as before, not only that he is older.

Shen Fang gave Zhang Guoshi enough cards and invited Zhang Guoshi to dinner at the most upscale hotel in Hengdian.

It's just obvious that eating isn't the point.

"We talked about it at Teacher Wu's memorial service before."

"Ah."

The national teacher started, and Shen Fang also caught it. Of course he knew the movie he was referring to.

"The Great Wall".

However, Shen Fang is also a bit powerful, he didn't say much, he just picked up vegetables and poured wine.

Let the national teacher eat and drink well.

However, Zhang Guoshi actually doesn't have a good appetite. He has long been incapable of eating. Judging by his thin face, he obviously has some illnesses.

So, I had to speak more directly.

"Many people also talked about that film with me, and many people mentioned you."

"Oh, really?"

"Yes, because you were quite successful before."

"Thank you, Mr. Zhang, we just made a mistake."

In fact, what we are talking about here is "The Richest Man in Xihong City". This movie can be regarded as a model for many filmmakers who want to cooperate with Hollywood.

Now Zhang Guoshi is filming "The Great Wall", which is a typical Sino-US co-production... Oh, fortunately, Guoshi doesn't like tactical backwardness.

And Shen Fang's modesty is not actually modest, at least Zhang Guoshi can tell.

"I also think your model is very good, but sometimes you should make some breakthroughs?"

breakthrough?

This made Shen Fang a little confused about the other party's pulse.

It has to be admitted that Zhang Guoshi is actually not a conservative director.

Just look at his life experience, in many respects, he is more daring, and he is the one who eats crabs first.

As far as the fifth generation is concerned, Zhang Guoshi is really more radical, especially his exploration of commercial films.

Even if we parted ways with Mr. Wu, it was actually because of our different ideas about commercial films.

Zhang Guoshi has really succeeded. Although there are many failed works, it can never be said that he is conservative.

However, in some details, how should we do it?

Shen Fang couldn't help recalling the original "The Great Wall" in his mind.

This film is definitely a work of cooperation with Hollywood, and the cooperation is very deep.

I found Mark Damon, who is currently quite popular and has a very good reputation among our Chinese movie fans.

It must be said that this casting is very good, at least at the moment, no matter how you look at it, you think it is right.

But what about the rest?
Well, let’s not talk about another Hollywood big name, Willem Dafoe.

In short, there is really no problem with the casting, and it is very sincere. It has to be better than going to Nicolas Cage.

Now this guy has gotten to the point where he's obsessed with making bad movies.

But what about other aspects?

The original "Great Wall" is definitely a deformed product of capital.

As far as the whole plot is concerned, it is relatively complete. It cannot be said that there are any major loopholes, but that is all.

Well, in this year, if the plot can be straightened out without any major problems, it is considered a qualified movie.

However, you are Zhang Guoshi, and as far as this lineup is concerned, you are really too top-notch.

Brother Hua, Zhang Hanyu, traffic... right?

If it's really strong, then you can't make the plot too ordinary, you have to be explosive.

And to talk about this breaking point... That's right, here is the problem.

Passable but nothing special.

Furthermore, there are still some special and common problems.

It seems that this is contradictory, but if you study the plot of this "The Great Wall" movie carefully, you will understand why it is special and ordinary.

The main character is Matt Damon. In the movie, he was a slovenly thief who came to steal gunpowder. Later, after a series of changes, he became a hero and saved China at that time, which means saving the world.

So, what image is this?
To use the saying that many netizens on the Internet have summed up later is...

An old white man, who is not a good person, has all kinds of bad habits, and even sneaks and robs, but when the crisis comes, a very powerful enemy appears, the regular army can't handle it, and this old white man is entangled with himself. A bunch of good guys, well, these guys don't look like good guys, but they just have the guts for those 'enemies' to do it.

In the end, the old white man saves the world, maybe he will die, maybe he won't, and maybe he does it for some very special and important reason.

Logging tired.

Let's just say it doesn't look like it.

The entire plot of "The Great Wall" is completely a Hollywood-style heroic script.

But this time, what is it?
Hollywood movies with our Chinese skin?

Yes, this is actually the case, and it is precisely because of this that so many people are complaining. After the movie was released, everyone scolded vigorously.

It's not that the script is so disgusting, and even many people probably can't tell that it's an American film with a Chinese cloak.

Mainly...

So corny!
And right now, what Zhang Guoshi said to Shen Fang, what could he mean?

"Mr. Zhang, I would like to ask, as far as this "Great Wall" is concerned, do you think this attempt is a kind of innovation?"

Shen Fang's question was a little tricky.

But Zhang Guoshi is a national teacher after all, he immediately understood what Shen Fang meant.

"It seems that you know something about the script of this movie."

"That's it."

Shen Fang has a reasonable reason for this, after all, it can be said that he knew it from Tiantian.

The national teacher just smiled without pointing it out, and then said: "Well, how can this not be regarded as innovation?"

As soon as these words came out, Shen Fang didn't know why, but a silly and cute figure appeared.

Shake your head, or wave it away.

Guo Shi went on to say: "Your "The Richest Man in Xihong City" did a good job, but isn't this movie a comedy that fits the tastes of our domestic audience with a Hollywood shell?

We are now working on "The Great Wall", which is actually similar. We also borrowed resources from Hollywood to make movies that meet the tastes of our domestic audiences.

Of course, we have to take care of the tastes of overseas audiences. Hollywood scripts and all aspects of film production are very powerful. "

After Shen Fang heard it, he had a feeling: So he knew it all.

Simply put, what is the difference between "The Great Wall" and "The Richest Man in Xihong City"?

The common point is that they all cooperate with Hollywood, but the difference is not small.

"The Richest Man in Xihong City" borrowed the shell of a Hollywood movie, but the main things in it are all from China.

In particular, many stories have prototypes. For example, Brother Teng invited that Lafitte to dinner. Of course, the focus is not on QQHEBBQ. The focus is actually on the stories in our stock market.

We in China are really good at playing finance, and Buffett, an old boy, can't imagine that he can still play like this.

Taking advantage of the topic of having dinner with him, he ruthlessly speculated on stocks and ruthlessly cut leeks.

Is it really him who has opened his eyes to Buffett!
Therefore, "The Richest Man in Xihong City" is an IP of a classic Hollywood movie, and the core is actually all ours.

But what about The Great Wall?

exactly the opposite!

On the outside, this movie looks like our Chinese movies, with ancient costumes, action and martial arts, and even pictures of Zhang Guoshi.

All Chinese.

But Kernel, this is a book from the Hollywood assembly line!

We've seen so much, it's so fucking traditional.

Even, Hollywood can't continue to shoot such a book now, because it is not correct.

Why an old white guy and not an old black guy?

Right, I understand everything, no need to elaborate.

But you Zhang Guoshi still hold such a book as a treasure, you are simply...

In fact, Zhang Guoshi came to chat with Shen Fang this time. On the one hand, they had talked about this movie before, and on the other hand, some people from the management recently gave him advice.

It is to suggest that he learn from what Shen Fang and the others did.

This made Zhang Guoshi angry.

Who am I?

Who is he letting go?

Can I learn from him?
You can't say it out loud, after all, it really depends on the box office. Shen Fang's box office performance is much higher than that of Zhang Guoshi... Of course, this is not counting the inflation rate. Zhang Guoshi's previous box office is also very strong.

But, there must be anger, so let’s talk about it.

The current situation...

Shen Fang mentioned it first.

"Mr. Zhang, how about we make a small bet?"

"Oh, what bet? How to bet?"

In fact, it was exactly what Zhang Guoshi wanted.

Shen Fang also understood that Zhang Guoshi planned to compete with him.

"It's very simple. If "The Great Wall" is a big success and has a good reputation. Then I will post a long review, and I will invite many fans to book the movie. I will walk with the movie for free and help build momentum. How about it?"

This is a good thing.

Zhang Guoshi also laughed, "Okay! Just bet, if my movie gets scolded badly, then I will..."

Shen Fang accepted it straightforwardly, "The film "The Wandering Earth" is not easy to make, if Teacher Zhang can..."

The meaning is too obvious.

It is impossible for Zhang Guoshi to pretend not to understand.

"Okay! That's it. When your "Wandering Earth" is released, I will definitely accompany you on the walk, and even follow the whole process."

Having said that, the two laughed and gave a high five as an oath.

It's just that the problem with the release of this movie...

"Now the Lunar New Year file is not so good, and the competition for the Spring Festival file is very complicated, how about next year's summer file?"

Summer file?
Shen Fang made this proposal, and Zhang Guoshi nodded in agreement.

Naturally, this is also the purpose of Zhang Guoshi's coming here. Being able to get Shen Fang's support is also of great benefit in arranging films.

Hmm... Indeed, there is a big gap between the two in the film industry. Zhang Guoshi is a great director at the historical level, and Shen Fang is at best a rising star.

But in business, Shen Fang himself is capital, or big capital.

Master Zhang Guo also has to bow his head.

It's just that these are easy to say, and Shen Fang is very happy.

Zhang Guoshi really doesn't know, next year's summer movie will be...

"Wolf Warrior 2".

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