China Entertainment: Indulge in Vanity Fair

Chapter 218 This... Big News

"Then you let me go, what's the arrangement?" Zhang Yimou asked.

"Arrangement? Why do you want to arrange you? You can do what you want, shoot whatever you want. It's like a cooperative relationship with Tuanhuo Culture, but Tuanhuo Culture solves all your investment and publicity problems. , other things do not interfere with your affairs."

He Fang said this and added: "Of course, if you are interested in Tuanhuo Culture or some other project, you can negotiate with the company. This is okay. For example, if you want to go to Hollywood to make an experimental cult film for the company, that's fine." Yes, I am currently writing a batch of such scripts. When the time comes, you can shoot any one you like."

"Write a batch? Just scripts like "Invasion of Wall Street" and "Human Purge Project"?" Zhang Yimou asked in surprise.

"Yeah, it's a batch, maybe a dozen or so. I originally wanted to practice for the new directors of the company. I can go to practice if I have nothing to do. By the way, if you are interested, this year 6 Last month, I prepared a movie called "Violent Neighborhood" in Hollywood, with Wu Jing as the leading actor, you can make it."

He Fang said that he is not really interested in this kind of low-budget movies, but he is a video commentator in another time and space, and he has many good stories. It would be a pity if these stories were wasted.

It's a pity not to shoot, let's shoot, it's a waste of time and energy to shoot in his current capacity.

For example, what he hoarded "Leadership Level", "Drug Life", "Endless", "Hunting", "Hunting", "Out of Control Player", "Doomsday War", "Baby Driver", "Criminal Master" ", "Flight of Destiny", "Catch the Truth", "Hypnosis", "Gemini Killer", "Bionic Wife", "Shocking Rescue"...

In the past two years, he copied scripts from another time and space whenever he had something to do. There must have been about twenty scripts in stockpiles.

"..." Zhang Yimou was stunned, his heart suddenly became hot, what would happen if he made a script of He Fang?His script is wild and unconstrained, with a lot of brains.

So, what are you hesitating about?

"Hey, if you only work as a screenwriter, you can become a master screenwriter, amazing." Zhang Yimou admired.

"Hey, I just write while I have the inspiration, what if I can't write it after ten years or so?" Become a master.

There is a saying that is good, copying for ten years is not only a master, but also a master.At that time, relying on my own ability, I guess it would not be a problem to write some mature commercial scripts.

Because he understands the theory, but in practice, he copied so many good scripts from another time and space, which means he has experience.Have the theory and experience, but are you afraid that you won’t be able to write something?
If he still can't write it, then it's hell, then he is really a guy who has no real talent and learning and can only copy.

"Okay, I won't take over the filming of the movie you mentioned in June. Can I go and see it? I want to experience the production process of a Hollywood movie." Zhang Yimou said.

"No problem, you can do whatever you want."

"That's all right, then I will entrust you with full authority on my side, when will I sign a contract with you?" Zhang Yimou asked.

"If you want, you can do it anytime, even tomorrow. However, you have to come to Changsha, and I can't leave now because I'm filming. That Zhang Qian is not in China, so I can ask another colleague from our company to handle your going to Zhang Weiping. , here you can sign a cooperation contract with us first." He Fang said.

"Tomorrow? Hey, are you in such a hurry?"

"No, I'll just give you an example..."

"Then let's do it tomorrow, you first make a contract." Zhang Yimou said.

"..." He Fang was stunned. He was just giving an example. Zhang Yimou did not expect Zhang Yimou to actually agree. It seems that he was a little physically and mentally exhausted because of this matter.

"Okay, then make the contract right away. After you buy the air ticket, tell me. I will ask my colleague to find you. Then you can sign a power of attorney for my colleague. He will go to Zhang Weiping after he gets your power of attorney. Solve the rest."

"That's okay, your colleague is in the capital?"

"That's right, there is a branch in the capital, which handles things like publicity, distribution, and review by the General Administration."

"Oh, okay, then I understand, I'll buy the ticket first."

After the two hung up the phone, he immediately called his colleagues in Beijing and made arrangements.By the way, call Zhang Qian who is far away in the United States and ask him to handle the matter remotely first, and then make specific arrangements when he comes back.

Ever since, He Fang made the contract overnight, and then sent it to Zhang Yimou. The two discussed for a while, and they did not give Zhang Yimou any traps or restrictions. He was completely free, and the two parties belonged to a cooperative relationship.

The two of them communicated until after eleven o'clock in the evening, and they had a good night's sleep. The next morning, He Convenience called the Wang Bureau of the General Administration after eight o'clock in the morning, mainly to call Zhang Yimou I talked to Zhang Weiping about it, and then I talked about the contract between him and Zhang Yimou.

He even reported the contents of the contract with Zhang Yimou to Ju Wang. Anyway, he expressed the same meaning. He is the film master who saved China, so that he would not be entangled in common matters.

"I understand what you mean, but Zhang Weiping will definitely not be so reconciled." Wang Ju also shook his head and sighed.

"Well, I know, so I'll take him wherever he wants to come. It's just that Zhang Weiping will definitely release some black material about director Zhang Yimou in the future. The General Administration must be mentally prepared for this." He Fang said.

"Illegal material? What's wrong with Director Zhang?" Wang Ju asked a little nervously.

"Actually, it's nothing. It's about his marriage with Chen Ting and his three children. Of course, I will find someone to deal with the matter of his superbirth. I'm just afraid that if Zhang Weiping releases this information, there will be problems. Negative social impact, the industry will have to be somewhat psychologically prepared." He Fang explained.

"This matter? How do you deal with it?" Obviously Director Wang knew something about it. After all, Zhang Yimou was almost appointed as the director of the General Administration back then, and there will always be censorship.

"What else can I do? Go and help him pay the extra fine. Isn't that legal?" He Fang said.

"Hiss..." Wang Ju thought about it, and it was really that simple, "Hey, you boy, it's alright, I understand. By the way, don't worry about your plan, it will come out in a few months. "

Wang Ju was obviously easing He Fang's heart, thinking that he didn't know.

"Hey, I'm not in a hurry. What's in a hurry is the industry. However, it's only a few months away, so I can afford to wait."

"Okay, I'll call Zhang Weiping when I turn around here, and tell him not to talk nonsense."

"A person like him doesn't talk nonsense? He likes to talk. It's not a bad thing to expose this matter. The public will feel relieved when they know director Zhang Yimou. Otherwise, they will always feel uncomfortable. And, it's not a big deal. The big problem is that Chao has given birth to a few children, maybe in a few years it will be fully released."

"If you say so, yes."

"Okay, I'm sorry to trouble you, Director Wang."

"Whatever you say, it's all for the film industry."

"Okay, you are busy, Wang Ju."

"Okay, bye."

"Goodbye."

After hanging up the phone call from Director Wang, He Fang was more than half relieved.

When he arrived at the set, he recruited several main creators, "Do you know about the change in the shooting plan that afternoon? I have something to deal with temporarily, so I have a four-hour vacation in the afternoon, but you have to make an agreement with the crew. It’s okay to go out to play, but you must go back in time, and make up for the unfilmed scenes at night.”

"That's no problem. Our crew is already very relaxed. It's not a big problem just to change the time. Director, what's the big deal this afternoon?"

"Oh, it's not a big deal, I just want to sign a contract with director Zhang Yimou, and then hold a press conference together." He Fang said lightly.

"Hey, what kind of blockbuster cooperation?" Fan Bingbing asked.

"..." He Fang kept smiling and didn't answer.

"So mysterious?" Fan Bingbing rolled his eyes.

"It must be kept mysterious, so that there will be surprises at the press conference." He Fang smiled.

"whispering sound……"

In the morning, we still had to finish filming the established plan. He Fang and Tong Weidong went to the airport to pick up people as soon as we finished filming the morning plan at noon.

Where should I get the platoon that should be given? After much deliberation, it is better to pick up the person in person.

At about 01:30, they picked up the person at the airport, and then they didn't have anything to say, so they headed straight for Huying Film and Television City.

Zhang Yimou did not come alone, he also brought a woman with him.

It wasn't Zhang Yimou's introduction, and He Fang didn't know that this was his daughter, named Zhang Mo.

"Director He, my daughter is also a film student, and she is about the same age as you. Are you from 83?" Zhang Yimou asked.

"Ah?" Zhang Yimou's question felt like he was introducing a blind date, which shocked He Fang a lot.

"Yes, it's from 83." He Fang replied.

"Oh, Zhang Mo is also from 83, in March, older than you, right?"

"Oh, I'm from the May Fourth Youth Day."

"Hey, your mother is really good at choosing a life. Zhang Mo's experience is similar to yours. She also went to the United States to study. She first studied architecture at Columbia University, and then studied for a master's degree in directing at New York University Film School. Now follow me as a director. As an assistant director, she always said that you can't learn anything from me, but if you can learn from you again, you can definitely learn the latest director techniques. How about it, do you want to take this apprentice?" Zhang Yimou asked.

"Huh? Accept, accept an apprentice?" He Fang was a little messed up. He just wanted to sign Zhang Yimou, but he didn't expect to be able to send an apprentice along the way?

"Director Zhang, don't be joking, what are you accepting as an apprentice, besides, you accept me as an apprentice." He Fang waved his hands again and again.

"I'm serious, she wants to make some achievements in the directing industry, but all I can teach is the same old way, and you also know that the old way can't fully cope with the future market. Film production technology is developing too fast. We The older generation can't keep up, so it's better to learn from you than from me."

"..." Zhang Yimou has already talked about this, what can he say?
"Director Zhang, don't talk about having an apprentice. If Sister Zhang is willing, how about you come and help me be an executive director?" He Fang couldn't refuse, so he had to accept.

"That would be great, isn't that the purpose? Director He, don't call me Miss Zhang, you can just call me Zhang Mo." Zhang Mo burst into laughter, thinking that learning from He Fang is better than learning from her father After all, He Fang is a great international director, he wants trophies and box office, and the most important thing is that his films are also very technical.

Regardless of whether you analyze the script or the audio-visual language, the standard is very high. Zhang Yimou privately told Zhang Mo that He Fang’s filmmaking level has surpassed all domestic directors. It is really comparable to the top Hollywood directors. .

As a result, this time he really won the director contract of a super-English movie in Hollywood. This kind of movie cannot be won by someone who is not a top director in the world.

Like her father... I don't know.

"Ah, okay, then I'll call you Zhang Mo. Come on, welcome to join my team." He Fang Dexin shook hands with Zhang Mo.

"Okay, thank you very much. Dad, you see I have found a new job." Zhang Mo smiled.

"You, follow He Fang and study hard. He represents the latest director level. I want to learn but I am afraid that he will not teach." Zhang Yimou laughed.

"It's okay, I learned it and went back to teach you."

"Ha ha……"

After arriving at Huying Film and Television City, He Fang asked the staff to present the contract to Zhang Yimou for study. About half an hour later, Zhang Yimou pointed out several small mistakes.

He Fang asked someone to change it and then printed it out, and then Zhang Yimou checked it again, and there was no problem.

Then he appeared in Hall [-] of the Media Center of Huying Film and Television City at around [-]:[-]. At this time, there were not many media that came here, probably less than [-]. These were the resident staff sent by major entertainment media. here.

Hu Kai came over to act as the host, so he started to introduce on stage.

"My friends from the media, thank you very much for coming. I have a very good news to announce to you today, that is, Changsha Tuanhuo Culture Development Co., Ltd. will reach a long-term cooperation agreement with Mr. Zhang Yimou, a famous director in my country. This agreement It's not an employment relationship, it's a partnership."

"Changsha Tuanhuo Culture will provide director Zhang Yimou with the investment and publicity of all his film projects, and provide services for his film production. Changsha Tuanhuo Culture will not assign director Zhang Yimou, nor will he participate in Zhang Yimou's films. Creation, Tuanhuo Culture is only serving as a pure collaborator to director Zhang Yimou."

"Therefore, Director Zhang Yimou will not have any shooting tasks. The duration of this cooperation is initially set to be ten years. Next, we invite Director Zhang Yimou and Mr. He Fang, the founder of Changsha Tuanhuo Culture, to go on stage together and sign the contract under the witness of the media."

Following Hu Kai's announcement and taking the lead in applauding, everyone in the audience applauded in shock. This news is really... too unbelievable.

Not only the reporters couldn't believe it, but even the crew of "The Origin of the White Snake" who came to watch the fun were stunned. What happened?
How, this, they, signed?
The reporters applauded and were shocked. After Zhang Yimou and He Fang came out, they immediately picked up the cameras in their hands and kept taking pictures.

Then under the witness of the reporters, He Fang and Zhang Yimou signed the contract, and then shook hands and took pictures under the witness of the media.

Hu Kai: "Next, we will enter the reporter's question-and-answer session. Please ask questions..."

Many reporters are still asking questions, because this happened so suddenly, they have to ask some of the sharpest questions, in order to explode.

(End of this chapter)