The King of Directors 2000

Chapter 292 The Big Brother's Party

"China's number one policewoman joins "Let's Punch, Dad"."

"Li Youbin: I was going to take a break, but the script is so good, I want to act."

"Zan Bingbing: Director Li, I can play the second female lead."

"Wang Zhonglei: Huayi looks forward to cooperating with Fenghua and hopes to develop together."

"For an investment of 5000 million, it takes 5000 million to recover the cost. Director Li is walking a tightrope."

"Except for 2000's "A Choice to Live or Die", there are no modern movies in mainland China that exceed [-] million yuan."

"Lee Sing Yew: We have to find our way. I think not only ancient costume blockbusters, but also modern movies can be successful."

"Let's Punch, Daddy" prototype Zhang Xiyan, she is a representative of women in the new era."

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Under Lee Sheng Yew's active hype, "Let's Punch, Dad" became very popular on the Internet, and many posts were discussing this film that has not yet started filming.

However, Hua Yi wanted to cooperate with him, and Jian Bingbing wanted to play the second female lead. It was not Li Shengyao's speculation, but a fact.

In fact, not only Yan Bingbing, many actresses have expressed their wish to play the second female lead.

Even Lin Xinru's manager came over to ask if it was possible.

Li Shengyao naturally refused, Lin Xinru and Bingbing are too beautiful and easy to play.

As for Hua Yi, what they wanted to cooperate with was not a movie, but a TV series, and they also refused.

Fenghua has appointed more than [-] actresses, and they will audition in five days. At that time, Li Shengyao will determine the final candidate.

He himself thought that the sooner the better, but he needed to give these people some time to prepare, let them practice boxing, and then see who can fight well and who meets the requirements.

Just when Li Shengyao was looking forward to it, he received an invitation to a banquet, but it was from Orange Sky, saying that Orange Sky would register in the mainland and hold a small celebration in advance.

The people from Orange Sky also said that Han Sanping, Wang Zhonglei from Huayi, Wang Changtian, and Yu Dong would all go there.

Sounds like a gangsta party.

Naturally, Li Shengyao would not refuse, he was about to set up his own theater chain, and would deal with these people a lot in the future, so there was no need to avoid them.

So Li Shengyao took Chen Xun over there.

In the VIP room of the World Trade Hotel, Li Shengyao met Han Sanping, Wang Zhonglei, Wang Changtian, Yu Dong, and Wu Kebo.

Except for Han Sanping, everyone else brought their female companions, all actresses, and the person Han Sanping brought was Chen Kun.

Chen Kun was indeed with China Film Group in the early days, and the resources were very good.

The bosses sit together, and the actors sit together.

After drinking and eating, the people on both sides separated, and the actors sat on the sofa by the window and chatted.

The bosses came to a coffee table and sat in a small circle.

Next to Han Sanping was Wang Zhonglei, and Li Shengyao was sitting opposite Han Sanping.

"Director Li, your movie has become famous, and many people are discussing it."

Wang Zhonglei said while pouring tea for the bosses, he is very good at being a man.

Li Shengyao smiled, took the teacup, and thanked, "Where, it can't compare with "House of Flying Daggers" or "A World Without Thieves". Your movie is just amazing."

This time Zhang Weiping didn't come over.

Li Shengyao thought it was quite normal, but Zhang Weiping was actually a sham, relying on old tricksters.

Although they have a film and television company, which is the New Picture Film and Television Company, they have no capital investment and no theaters of their own. Once Lao Mouzi stops making movies, their influence is very limited.

Can't compare with other big guys.

Wang Zhonglei shook his head with a smile upon hearing this, but there was still pride in his eyes.

After several years of development and hard work, Xiaogangpao has formed a brand, and Huayi has benefited greatly.

They don't need hype, and mainland audiences will pay attention to the movies of Xiaogangpao.

"Kung Fu" is scheduled for mid-December, and "A World Without Thieves" is scheduled for the end of December.

The schedule of "A World Without Thieves" is even better than that of "Kung Fu". They have great expectations for this movie.

"Director Li, your selection is really amazing. Li Youbin is an old drama player, and Lei Min is a famous overlord. Are you trying to win an award?"

Many people thought that Lee Sheng Yew's selection was so strict that he wanted to compete for the award.

Li Shengyao shook his head, ""Let's Punch, Daddy" is a commercial movie, how can we win an award?"

When the other people heard this, their eyes flickered as they looked over.

You don’t need Zhao Yanzi for commercial films, and you don’t look for an actor in the film industry for commercial films, but Li Youbin. It seems that you are still too young, thinking that TV dramas can be played in the film industry.

When Han Sanping thought of her previous promise to invest in Lee Sheng Yew's film, she couldn't help but feel a little regretful. It was too early to say that.

"Director Li, to make a movie, you still need to find some actors that young people like to watch. After all, movies are not TV dramas, and the main consumers are not housewives and students. People who watch movies are urban white-collar workers."

He secretly reminded Li Shengyao that Li Youbin is not very good in the film industry, he is just a TV actor.

As for Lei Min, it was even more unsuitable.

Li Shengyao nodded when he heard the words, "I understand what Director Han means, but I still want to give it a try, just treat it as learning."

Wang Changtian, Wang Zhonglei, and Yu Dong were all laughing secretly.

However, they still persuaded Li Shengyao to reconsider with the attitude of someone who has experienced it.

"It's okay, I'm going to shoot like this, try it first."

Hehe, I don't know what is good or bad.

Several people secretly laughed in their hearts, and didn't say much.

Han Sanping made a promise, and said at this time: "Director Li, how much is your total investment for this movie?"

"5000."

"Well, then China Film will invest 500 million."

Before China Film invested in "The Promise", it invested tens of millions, and when it came to Lee Shengyao, it invested 500 million.

Obviously not optimistic about "Let's Punch, Dad".

Li Shengyao nodded with a smile, "Okay, thank you Director Han."

Wang Zhonglei and the others didn't answer the conversation, they were not very optimistic about "Let's Punch, Dad", they felt that this movie would not be able to return the cost, and if they invested money, they would lose money.

Li Shengyao didn't care either.

At this time, Wu Kebo's small eyes sparkled, and he said, "Director Li, I've always been very optimistic about you, why don't you let Chengtian participate in the shares, how about we invest 1000 million in Chengtian?"

Orange Sky now has a lot of money and no place to spend it. They invest everywhere, and they attack TV dramas and movies everywhere. It can be said that China Entertainment is a big water pipe.

But Li Shengyao didn't want Orange Sky to enter the game.

He believes that as long as "Let's Punch, Dad" is filmed well, it will not lose money.

And now China Film only invested 500 million, and Orange Sky invested 1000 million. People who didn't know thought he was tied to Orange Sky.

This is something he never wants to see.

"Mr. Wu, I'm afraid this is a bit difficult. In fact, Director Han has agreed a long time ago that Fenghua will give up a part of the investment quota. In fact, all the follow-up funds have been in place, and we don't need more investment."

In order to buy properties, Fenghua has borrowed 33 million yuan from several major banks in the mainland, and now they have bought a total of [-] properties in first-tier cities in China.

Li Shengyao is very satisfied with Wu Wenhui's work. He has already told Wu Wenhui to slow down the progress of buying a building. Their future development is to purchase the most advanced projection equipment and the decoration of the movie theater.

This part is expensive.

Fenghua's funds are actually quite tight here.

But Li Shengyao is confident, so there is no need to find other people to invest.

China Film Group only released 500 million, and Li Shengyao was even happier, lest more people get the time to share the profits.

Hearing this, Wu Kebo shook his head and said, "Director Li, you're seeing outsiders now. We Chengtian really want to make a contribution to the development of the mainland's film industry. If you need investment, just say so. Don't treat us as outsiders."

Li Shengyao secretly laughed in his heart, "I really don't need this time, Mr. Wu, we will talk about it later when we have a chance."

"Okay, Director Li, my words are always valid, as long as it's your movie, anytime, anywhere, Orange Sky will vote for it."

When the other people heard this, they all looked at Wu Kebo in surprise.

They were not sure whether Wu Kebo was really optimistic about Li Shengyao, or whether the relationship between the two was deeper than the big guy imagined.

Wu Kebo continued: "We have already made an agreement with Fenghua that Director Li's first film will be released on Hong Kong Island, and then Golden Harvest's theaters will give [-]% of the film schedule."

Orange Sky has not fully acquired Golden Harvest at this time, but they are already the largest shareholder of Golden Harvest, so they still have the ability.

When Han Sanping and the others heard Wu Kebo's words, they looked at Li Shengyao with a little more complicated look.

They are all old foxes, so they naturally know the details of Cheng Tian.

Chengtian is a big water hose, rich and able to make a fool of himself.

But the big guys won't get too close to Cheng Tian.

And now that Fenghua and Chengtian are so close, it is obvious that Li Shengyao is too young, and his political awareness is still a bit lacking.

Wang Zhonglei and Wang Changtian secretly commented on Li Shengyao.

Li Shengyao probably understood what Wu Kebo meant, this guy wanted to pretend to be a good brother with him, and let outsiders misunderstand his relationship with Chengtian.

After all, several other big companies are ignoring Orange Sky now, so he has to find a reliable partner for himself.

So as not to appear isolated by internal entertainment.

"I would like to thank Mr. Wu for this matter. I just don't know if there will be such treatment in the future. Mr. Wu, you need to help me with my next movie."

The old foxes quickly understood the origins of these words. Fenghua and Chengtian had a deal before, and this time they got such a treatment. Whether there is any later depends on whether there is another deal in the future.

In other words, their relationship is not deep, that is, the relationship of interests.

Wu Kebo couldn't help but look up at Li Shengyao when he heard that.

Although Director Li is young, he is not a rookie. He understands these people's sophistication, and he is also very clear about how to put it.

It's hard to do.

I thought I could win Fenghua, but now everyone knows that Chengtian doesn't have any friends in the Mainland.

Han Sanping chuckled, then raised her teacups and suggested that everyone have a drink.

A group of people drank a glass of tea instead of wine.

Han Sanping continued: "Director Li, the male lead has already been chosen for your movie, where's the second male lead?"

The second hero in "Let's Punch, Dad" is the nephew of the hero, and this movie is told in the tone of this nephew.

Not many appearances, maybe five or six minutes.

The role is not important.

"The second male lead hasn't been chosen yet. The character design is a young man, probably in his early twenties."

Han Sanping nodded, and then pointed to Chen Kun who was chatting with some actresses not far away, "Can you see him?"

"Of course, but Chen Kun is a first-line star, do you want to play a supporting role?"

It's impossible for Han Sanping to be whatever she says. Even if Chen Kun is qualified for this role, it can still bring traffic and bring a lot of benefits to the film.

But that’s how you communicate with people, don’t be too talkative, otherwise people will think you have no bottom line, and the demands will become more and more excessive.

"Hey, where is the first-line star, that is, in the TV drama circle, I read the news and think your movie is good, why don't you let him try it."

With only 500 million votes, they are not optimistic about the box office of "Let's Punch, Dad".

However, Li Shengyao was so focused on preparing, Han Sanping was optimistic about the film's reputation, and planned to arrange for Chen Kun to earn his impression points.

Showing your face in a good movie pays more than playing the leading role in a bad movie.

Just like in the later "Let the Bullets Fly", the few unimportant supporting roles, the entire China Entertainment Male Star was shocked, and they went to audition one after another.

Li Shengyao understood what Han Sanping was thinking, and paused slightly, "Chen Kun can act, but when it comes to my set, he has to listen to me for everything, and he needs to set aside time to act, don't run around intermittently, it will take ten and a half days Months, finished in one breath."

The actors went to other places to make plays, and Li Shengyao couldn't control it.

But his work will not allow actors to play this one today and leave tomorrow to play another play.

Chen Kun is very popular now, and there are many TV drama appointments. It is not easy to set aside time.

Han Sanping thought for a while, then nodded, "No problem, let him special prepare for half a month to act in your movie."

He then called Chen Kun over and introduced him to Li Shengyao.

Li Shengyao and Chen Kun had known each other for a long time, and had chatted with each other, but they were only polite words. At this time, Chen Kun respected him very much, like a shy boy.

When the others met, their eyes lit up a little. Wang Changtian took the lead and said, "Director Li, does your second female number have any requirements?"

"Yes, if you are young and have good skills, you must have two months of special training just like the lead actress."

"There is a young actress in our company. She is very hardworking, obedient, and has good acting skills. Do you want to try it?"

Li Shengyao smiled, "I will give them a chance to audition in five days. If Mr. Wang's people can come over, I will definitely take a good look."

At most, I will give you a chance to audition. If you want to make an internal decision, that's impossible.

Chen Kun is that the role is not important.

The female number two must look good, but not too pretty.

Li Shengyao couldn't believe the eyes of the big bosses.

Wang Zhonglei and the others understood what Li Shengyao meant when they heard Li Shengyao's words, and secretly laughed in their hearts that Wang Changtian thought things simply.

"Director Li, there are people on my side, let her try."

"Director Li, me too, there is a suitable person."

Although I'm not sure if it's okay, but the audition is free, what if my actor is really suitable?

That's not earned.

Seeing that both Wang Zhonglei and Yu Dong were recommending their own people, Han Sanping was a little moved, and then introduced an artist from China Film Group.

Li Shengyao naturally accepted all the orders, anyway, he still had to audition, let's see the final effect if it's okay.

(End of this chapter)