Entertainment: The opening and the official announcement of the national goddess

Chapter 877 Saving Private Ryan, Kevin's Call
Deng Cao rolled her eyes angrily.

I have to say that Deng Cao's performance in "Shadow" is definitely a movie king level. One person plays two roles, and the two characters have different temperaments, personalities,

The governor is vicious and vicious, and he fights for Haoran as a stand-in. In the final reversal, Deng Cao grasped the essence of the two characters very well.

Zhang Xiao said softly: "Director Zhang, I think Brother Cao is very likely to win the Golden Movie King with these two roles."

Zhang Yimou nodded and said, "Only based on his acting skills, he is already infinitely close to those old actors. As long as you don't compete with him, his chances of success are very high."

Zhang Xiao said: "Give it a shot, I don't have any movies released at all."

Soon, the premiere of "Shadow" came to an end, and there was warm applause at the scene.

"Director Zhang's movie is very good!"

"The ink painting-like art design is simply too beautiful."

"The story is also good, and the reversal behind it is great."

"The acting skills of the actors are also online, the best is Xiao Shen, followed by Deng Cao."

"Xiao Shen Yang Cang's performance is really good, he is acting in his true colors."

"I guess this movie will definitely be liked by foreign movie fans."

"I give this movie an 8.7."

"···"

Zhang Yimou and his team thanked everyone for coming.

"It's inevitable for an ugly daughter-in-law to meet her in-laws. It took a year from the preparation of my "Shadow" to its release, and today I finally meet you all."

"This movie is the first work I shot after I went to Sunny Entertainment. I am really grateful to the company, because they provided me with the best creative conditions."

"When I was filming in the past, the production department mostly asked how much money I could save, but the sunny production department mostly asked if the money was enough, and if it wasn't enough, I would apply to the company again."

"To be honest, I'm still a little worried. If the box office and word-of-mouth fail to meet expectations, it will make me feel very sorry for the newcomer Sunny Entertainment gave me."

Zhang Xiao smiled and said, "Director Zhang, since we've talked about Sunny Entertainment Company, then I'll intervene."

"Don't think that you are special. Over the years, as long as it is a film invested by Sunshine, it has never stuck with any director in terms of funds, so you are just one of the directors, not the only director. "

"I once said at Sunny Entertainment before that the box office is never a measure of the success of a movie. A movie like "Shadow", even if the box office is only 1000 million, I think it is a success, so you have absolutely no Need to worry."

Zhang Yimou smiled and said, "If that's the case, then I can rest assured."

···
The next day, the word-of-mouth word of the movie "Shadow" came out.

On a certain valve website, it got a word-of-mouth score of 8.69 points. Among the movies in the same period, it has the highest score and the best word-of-mouth score.

The comments section is full of fan posts.

""Shadow" was shot really well."

"Director Zhang is going to show his power."

"Zhang Yimou should be the best director in art design in the world, not one of them."

"Every frame of "Shadow" is so beautiful that it can be used as a mobile phone screensaver."

"I really like God Xiao Yang Cang."

"Deng Cao has shown that he has broken through the upper limit of his acting skills, but it is a pity that he met Xiao Shen."

"Xiao Shen Yang Cang is domineering and arrogant, and he is full of pride. When I was fighting Brother Cao, I actually hoped that he would win."

"If it wasn't for the script, I dare say that Xiao Shen must have won."

"Aren't you talking nonsense, it must be a problem with the script."

"Overall, "Shadow" can be regarded as Director Zhang's rare good film in the past two years."

"Director Zhang's films always have more color than story, and "Shadow" is no exception. Fortunately, the story of this film is not bad."

"Deng Cao is expected to be nominated for Best Actor, and Xiao Shen Yang Cang will definitely be nominated for Best Supporting Actor."

"···"

Soon, the first-day box office of "Shadow" came out.

With the popularity of both Zhang Yimou and Zhang Xiao, "Shadow" won a box office of 2.47 million, second only to the Hollywood movie "Train".

However, the word-of-mouth of "Train" is not as good as "Shadow".

Sure enough, on the second day, "Shadow" was ranked No. 1 in the real-time box office rankings of domestic movies by virtue of its good reputation, and won 3.71 million, surpassing the box office of "Train" which was nearly [-] million.

After that, "Shadow" was out of control, and the box office increased sharply every day.

Half a month later, the box office of "Shadow" has exceeded 30 billion.

Sunshine Entertainment held a grand celebration banquet for "Shadow", and the red envelopes given to Zhang Yimou reached 2000 million, which made Zhang Yimou very embarrassed.

"Mr. Zhang, this red envelope is too big." At the celebration banquet, Zhang Yimou pulled Zhang Xiao aside and said softly.

Zhang Xiao said with a smile: "Director Zhang, the investment in "Shadow" is only 2000 million yuan. Just in China, you have earned [-] million yuan for the company. According to the reward and punishment system of Sunny Entertainment, you deserve the [-] million yuan." .”

"If "Shadow" sells well at the box office in Asia and overseas, you will also get a big red envelope, so the 2000 million is nothing more than a trivial matter."

Zhang Yimou asked in surprise: "Are all directors under the company like this?"

"That's right!" Zhang Xiao nodded and said, "As long as the company makes money, the director, actors and staff will all get corresponding red envelopes in proportion, and those award-winning directors will also get big red envelopes." .”

Zhang Yimou asked, "What if you lose money?"

Zhang Xiao smiled and said: "It's a loss, it means that there is a problem with the company's decision-making, and there is no reward or punishment, but for the director, the problem is bigger. When filming "Shadow", the company gave you the green light before, and didn't care about the investment. How many."

"Now "Shadow" has won a big victory, so your next movie will also get all-round freedom, but if this movie fails and you don't even earn back the cost, then the company will give you a maximum amount of money." , that is to say, your next film will be limited by funds and cannot exceed this amount."

"In Sunny Entertainment, movies only talk about the strength of the heroes."

Zhang Yimou said: "You are learning from Hollywood. They use the box office to measure a director. If the box office is not good, then the director may not get investment."

Zhang Xiao shook his head and said: "Not only the box office, but also the word-of-mouth. For example, the word-of-mouth score of "Shadow" is 8.24 points, so even if the box office is bad, the company will still think you are a successful director. They will still receive the same treatment as Shadow."

"The only problem is that you can't get the red envelope."

Zhang Yimou said with a smile: "It seems that after I go back, I have to study the company's system carefully!"

Zhang Xiaodao: "No need, you've already succeeded. Based on the profits from "Shadow", the company can at least support you in making two bad movies, and there will be no restrictions until the third one."

Zhang Yimou was speechless: "If I really made two bad films in a row, then I would be ashamed to gain such a large degree of freedom in the company."

Zhang Xiaodao: "Director Zhang, when I was reading a novel some time ago, I suddenly had an idea in my mind. Has Director Zhang thought about making a war movie about the Lighthouse Kingdom?"

Zhang Yimou's director level is definitely the top in the entire Huaguo. The only thing that limits him is the script. Since he started shooting commercial films, he hasn't told a good story.

Although "Shadow" is not bad, the plot is relatively weak.

Zhang Xiao remembered a war movie called "Saving Private Ryan" in his previous life, which scored a super high score of more than 9 points on a certain website, and the box office was even less good.

Zhang Yimou once filmed "The Thirteen Beauties of Jinling" and is no stranger to war themes. With his talent and ability, he can definitely shoot "Saving Private Ryan" well.

Zhang Yimou's eyes brightened, his face couldn't hide his excitement, and he said, "Are you going to write the script?"

Zhang Xiaodao: "Of course, I am an investor and screenwriter, and you are a director. You can go to Hollywood to find actors. If you succeed, you will become one of the top directors in the world, and Hollywood will probably extend an olive branch to you." .”

Zhang Yimou said, "If that's the case, then I'll do it."

Zhang Xiao smiled and said, "Then you wait for my script."

Zhang Yimou said, "It's better to have a Chinese version."

"I will." Zhang Xiao nodded.

On the third day after the celebration banquet of "Shadow", Zhang Xiao handed over the English and Chinese versions of the script of "Saving Private Ryan" to Zhang Yimou.

After watching it, Zhang Yimou was very pleasantly surprised. The best war films have always been anti-war films, and "Saving Private Ryan" is obviously the best among anti-war films.

Whether it is worthwhile for eight people to save one person is something that needs to be discussed in the whole movie. This is obviously not just a simple war movie, but also an art movie that tests human nature.

Zhang Yimou gave the script nine points.

"Mr. Zhang, are you really willing to entrust me to shoot "Saving Private Ryan"?" Zhang Yimou called Zhang Xiao and asked in disbelief.

Zhang Xiao laughed and said: "Hehe, if you don't want it, you can push it to me."

"Don't~~~" Zhang Yimou said hastily: "This script is so wonderful, I will rely on him to make a comeback now."

Zhang Xiaodao: "You have never been on your stomach!"

Zhang Yimou said: "Forget it, these years, when I shoot commercial films, which time have I not been scolded by fans, saying that I am an internationally famous director, but in fact I have only won a few awards. If I want to deserve it, I It has to be supported by a real blockbuster.”

"Saving Private Ryan is a real blockbuster."

Zhang Xiao said with a smile: "The most important thing for you now is to learn English well. It is easy to have problems if you only rely on translation to direct movies."

Zhang Yimou laughed, and directly showed Zhang Xiao a wave of English, saying: "After the success of Chen Gang's "Red Cliff", I have been learning English, and now I have no problem communicating with foreigners."

Zhang Xiaodao: "It seems that you have already made preparations. Okay, I will take care of the funding issue. After you rest for a while, you can form a crew."

"As for issues such as actors and venues, you can ask Sunny Entertainment for help. Sunny and Disney have already established a partnership. It's fine for the company to do the film's advance preparation and cast selection."

Zhang Yimou said gratefully, "Mr. Zhang, thank you."

Zhang Xiao said with a smile: "Don't be so polite, you are making money for me, once this "Saving Private Ryan" is successful, maybe it can create a miracle at the box office, and then I will make a lot of money. "

Zhang Yimou said: "Don't worry, I will do my best to make this movie well, and strive for the box office to exceed 30 billion or even 40 billion US dollars."

Zhang Xiao smiled and said, "I believe you will be fine."

After hanging up the phone, Yang Mi, who was breastfeeding her child, came out of the bedroom and said, "Husband, it seems that Director Zhang is shooting a real Hollywood movie for the first time. Do you think he can do it?"

Zhang Xiao shrugged his shoulders and said: "As far as ability is concerned, I am assured. The key depends on whether he can twist the entire crew into one rope. You also know that Westerners are very self-centered. If the aura is not strong enough , if the temper is not domineering enough, it will be difficult to suppress them."

Yang Mi said: "With Director Zhang's international reputation, no one should dare to make things difficult for him."

Zhang Xiao said: "I hope this movie can have a good result!"

At this moment, Zhang Xiao's cell phone rang suddenly. When he opened it, it was Kevin, the president of Marvel, calling.

Zhang Xiao answered the phone and asked, "Kevin, aren't you busy making "The Avengers", why do you suddenly have time to call me?"

Since Marvel Films joined Disney, various Marvel heroes have appeared and been made into movies.

At most, even six movies can be released a year, making appetizers and Disney a lot of money.

Of course, Zhang Xiao, who is the second largest shareholder of Disney, did not lose money.

Last year, "Avengers 1" and "Avengers 2" were released, and the solo movies of other heroes are almost completed, so Marvel has been preparing for the last two "Avengers".

Kevin said: "Mr. Zhang, I would like to invite you to film the third and fourth parts of "The Avengers". I wonder if you have time?"

Zhang Xiao was taken aback, and said with a smile: "Aren't you joking? With Marvel's current development, there are countless Hollywood directors who want to make Marvel movies. Why did you suddenly find me?"

Kevin said helplessly: "There is no way. Now these Marvel heroes have become the faces of Hollywood's top stars. The few directors we found couldn't hold them down at all. Director Knicks was so angry that he went to the hospital."

Zhang Xiao was silent for a moment, frowned, and said, "Aren't those top directors interested in Marvel movies?"

Kevin said: "I have invited them all over the place. They think that Marvel movie history is a kind of fast food movie that is not nutritious. That’s mostly super big thorns.”

Zhang Xiaodao: "Kevin, you may not know that I am preparing to shoot a disaster movie, and I really don't want to be mixed into the Marvel movie as a summary."

Kevin said: "Mr. Zhang, the preparations for the last two parts of "The Avengers" are almost complete, and now the only thing missing is the director. If you come, I can find some assistant directors for you to help. "

"When doing post-production work, you don't need to be there all the time, as long as the assistant directors are watching."

(End of this chapter)