China Entertainment: I became a capital tycoon

Chapter 774. Even though I am in a low position, I still worry about my country. New movie "Red Ling"

This is Han Sanping’s first time at Feiyu Entertainment.

Although he had long known that Boss Cao's company was now firmly ranked first in the entertainment industry, after coming here, he found that the scale of Feiyu Entertainment was still beyond his imagination.

No wonder Cao Yu is so popular in the entertainment industry nowadays, it turns out there is a reason for it.

In addition to a system for training actors, there is also a team dedicated to screenwriting. This is something that others simply cannot learn.

Even if other companies have money, they prefer to copy others and are unwilling to invest in this area.

Only Boss Cao has such courage.

Cao Yu took Han Sanping to visit the company while introducing his own ideas.

"Director Han, I think the evacuation of Chinese citizens from Yemen this year can be adapted into a movie called Operation Red Sea."

"In addition, many years ago, the United States shut down GPS, causing our merchant ships to drift at sea for more than a month, and threatened us with navigation at every turn. Only then did our country vow to develop Beidou navigation. I think this incident can also be made into a movie."

After hearing Cao Yu's two ideas, Han Sanping couldn't help but praise him: "Boss Cao, I knew you must have good ideas. I didn't expect you to come up with two at once. You always surprise people."

The creativity of these two films is no worse than that of "Operation Mekong". As long as they are well-made, they will not only enhance our country's prestige and inspire the audience's pride, but also have high box office.

Cao Yu smiled and said, "Since Director Han has approved it, I will ask the company to prepare the script."

At this time, Han Jianu, who had been accompanying her father, immediately said, "Mr. Cao, what about me? I also want to participate in such a good script."

Cao Yu turned his head and glanced at the rich lady, then smiled and said, "If you are willing, how about joining Feiyu's screenwriting department?"

"You really think I'm working for you."

Han Jianu murmured quietly, but then she thought that joining Feiyu might not be a bad idea, so she said, "Okay then."

Seeing that the other party agreed, Cao Yu rolled his eyes and smiled at Han Sanping, "Boss Han, since you have retired, how about I invite you to be the honorary consultant of our Feiyu Entertainment?"

"Honorary Advisor?"

Han Sanping naturally saw what the boy was thinking.

Although I have retired, my influence in the entertainment industry is still there. If I become a consultant for Feiyu Entertainment, wouldn't your company's reputation be even higher?
Just think about the box office of "Operation Mekong" and the creativity of the two films Cao Yu just mentioned, which shows that Cao Yu is indeed very patriotic.

There is nothing wrong with such a company having a higher reputation and becoming a weathervane in the entertainment industry.

Thinking of this, he smiled and said, "Boss Cao, since you don't mind my age, I'll follow you from now on."

"Boss Han, I don't deserve your words. I just want to borrow your face."

"Haha, you're quite direct."

A few people came to Cao Yu's office chatting and laughing.

Cao Yu would receive ordinary guests in the reception room, and important guests would of course be received in his own office.

Zhang Xiaotian came in to make tea for everyone. When Han Sanping saw Boss Cao's secretary, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart that the ordinary secretaries around Boss Cao were no worse than celebrities.

This boy's life is really enviable.

While looking around Boss Cao's office, he asked, "Boss Cao, which of the two films you just mentioned do you plan to shoot first?"

"I think we should shoot Operation Red Sea first."

Cao Yu naturally didn't want to delay, so he planned to prepare this year, start filming next year, and release it during the Spring Festival or National Day.

He explained: "I want to release the project 'Beidou Navigation' as a tribute film for the National Day in 2019. What do you think?"

"Your plan is a good one."

Han Sanping nodded, and suddenly saw a script on Boss Cao's desk with two words on it: "Chi Ling".

"Is this also the script for the movie you are going to shoot soon?"

He picked it up and flipped through it, and found that the story was about a young boy who grew up in a theater during the Anti-Japanese War. Despite his family's obstruction, he worked hard to learn to sing opera and finally became a famous actor.

When the country was in ruins, the Japanese invaders did not hesitate to kill his relatives in front of them in order to get him to perform on stage for the devils.

But faced with the atrocities committed by the Japanese invaders, he had no choice but to agree to perform.

But when the song "Peach Blossom Fan" reached its climax, he decisively set fire to the theater and died tragically together with the demons.

In the raging fire, the screams of the devils and his music mixed together to form a heroic picture.
“This script is also good.”

Han Sanping quickly finished reading it. Although the story was complicated, the story was simple, but the camera language in the script made him feel that if it was filmed well, it might be another good movie.

Just after he gave a compliment, his attention was attracted by the lyrics of a song attached at the end of the script.

In troubled times, I can't bear to watch the flames of war burning the mountains and rivers. I dare not forget my country even though I am in a low position, even if no one knows me.
"Great tune!"

Although Han Sanping didn't know how to sing this song, the line "Although my position is low, I dare not forget my worries for the country" immediately pointed out the theme of the movie.

If this movie were made, I wouldn't dare say it would surpass "Farewell My Concubine", but it would definitely be better than Chen Kai's "Mei Lanfang".

Cao Yu also smiled and said, "Boss Han, this is a new film we are planning to prepare this year. We plan to start filming soon."

"Boss Cao, the script is good, but it's not easy to find a good male lead. It's easy to mess up the plot if a woman plays the role, so let a man play it."

Han Sanping said this with a smile, "Yu Shaoqun in Mei Lanfang is good, but it's a pity that he has already acted in similar films. It's not easy to find another actor like him."

"Boss Han, what you said is too arbitrary. There are so many people in the entertainment industry, but you can't find a man to play Qing Yi?"

"You want to find Li Yugang? He's good at singing, but I don't think he's good enough for acting."

"Director Han, we actually have a suitable candidate in our company, and he can act very well, not inferior to Yu Shaoqun."

"Feiyu, does anyone have the right person to play Qing Yi?"

Han Sanping knew a little about Feiyu's famous male actors, but after thinking for a long time, he couldn't think of anyone who had such potential.

Qingyi not only needs to look charming after putting on the clothes, but also has very high requirements on figure, gestures and movements. It is really hard to find such a person.

But when Cao Yu decided to adapt "Red Ling" into a movie, he had already thought of the candidates.

Seeing that Han Sanping didn't believe him, he smiled and said, "Boss Han, how about we make a bet? If I find a suitable candidate in Feiyu, when the movie is released, the theaters under China Film will give me more share."

"Boss Cao, you are so rich now, why do you still care about these things?"

Han Sanping has retired and is too lazy to get involved in the theater chain's profit sharing.

"How can I not care? I support so many people."

Cao Yu made a joke, and then said: "Actually, we are just having fun. I mainly want to prove that Feiyu is full of talented people."

"Since Boss Cao is so confident, let's have some fun."

Seeing that Cao Yu was so confident, Han Sanping also became interested and really wanted to see what kind of person Cao Yu could find in the company.

He pondered for a moment and said with a smile, "If you can find a good Qingyi in your company, when this movie is released, I will try to get the China Film Theater to give you 1% of the share and arrange more screenings for Feiyu."

"Okay, we'll have an audition in a few days, and Mr. Han will come over to take a look then."

In fact, Cao Yu’s purpose was not to get the 1% share, but this movie needed to be hyped through Mr. Han.

The two men agreed on the "Operation Red Sea" project and began preparations this year, with filming set to begin after the Chinese New Year.

After all, this movie requires large real props such as tanks and destroyers, so the preparation time will definitely not be short.

In addition to Feiyu and China Film, the military must also be involved.

After seeing Han Sanping off, Cao Yu asked the company to write the official script for "Operation Red Sea" first, and at the same time began to prepare for the drama "Red Ling".

In recent years, almost all of Feiyu Entertainment’s movies have been box office hits, and its TV series have also been very popular, so the company’s welfare benefits are very good.

As long as the movie is popular, the boss will really be willing to pay the screenwriter and the staff behind the scenes. In this case, who wouldn't work hard?

When everyone saw that there was another movie to be made, everyone became excited and took action immediately.

As for the final choice of director for the play "Red Ling", Cao Yu gave the task to Zhang Yimou, the person he trusted the most.

If Zhang Yimou were to shoot this kind of film, with his mastery of light, shadow and lens, he would definitely be able to produce a good work.

"Xiao Cao, Brother Chen Kai made a movie called Farewell My Concubine. I have long wanted to make a movie about opera. This script is good. Don't worry, leave it to me!"

After reading the script, Zhang Yimou was not only interested but also very confident.

The biggest problem now is casting.

"Auditions start in five days."

Cao Yu arranged: "Then gather all the actors together for three months of training, and start filming before the end of the year."

Feiyu Entertainment announced another new movie, also produced by Zhang Yimou, and the entire entertainment industry immediately got excited.

This is Zhang Yimou's first time shooting a movie related to opera, and many people want to get a role.

Among them, Guan Xiaotong is the most depressed.

In the evening, she said to Cao Yu in dissatisfaction: "I can also play the leading female role in "Chi Ling". Can you keep it for me?"

"no!"

Of course Cao Yu didn't agree. You have such long legs, it would be uncoordinated standing next to the male lead.

And although the heroine does not need to sing, as the hero's lover, she also has to sing a few lines when they are in love and help the hero become a famous actor.

Guan Xiaotong does not meet these requirements at all. Besides, your famous work "You XX" was released this year. If you make this movie again, how bad will it be?

"Don't love me!"

Guan Xiaotong still wanted to make a fuss, but when Boss Cao carried her long legs on his shoulders, she immediately became obedient.

In Cao Yu's mind, the most suitable female lead is Wang Xiaochen.

In terms of beauty, Wang Xiaochen is not inferior to others. Most importantly, not only can she sing, she is also a female warrior. Why use Guan Xiaotong instead of such a ready-made actor?

No matter how good you are at acting like a spoiled child or how long your legs are, it's useless.

Cao Yu hasn't seen Wang Xiaochen for a while, and he misses the more mature and charming Wang Xiaochen now.

As for the other roles, let Zhang Yimou choose.

Five days later, a large number of reporters gathered in front of Feiyu Entertainment Building again.

Although the box office of "Operation Mekong" fluctuated this week, it remained above 200 million, and exceeded 1 billion in just four days.

With such achievements, reporters are of course very concerned about Feiyu's new movie.

Because there were so many reporters, in order to maintain order, even the police had to stand at the entrance of Feiyu to prevent the scene from becoming too chaotic.

Cao Yu did not turn away reporters, but selectively selected some people to enter the audition site.

At around eight o'clock in the morning, a car stopped in front of the company.

When the reporters saw Han Sanping getting out of the car, they were all a little surprised.

Is this former head of China Film Group coming to watch the audition? Does he take this film so seriously?

The reporters really wanted to interview him, but unfortunately the entrance to Feiyu was blocked by security guards, so they had no chance to ask questions and could only take pictures with their cameras.

In addition to Han Sanping, many celebrities from the entertainment industry also came today. They also came for Feiyu's new drama.

"Boss Han, you're here early."

Inside the building, Cao Yu welcomed Han Sanping in and walked towards the interview room together.

"I just want to see what kind of Qing Yi you can choose today. I don't want to lose to you."

Han Sanping shook hands with Cao Yu and asked, "When does the audition start?"

"Nine o'clock."

Cao Yu glanced at the time. There were only a dozen minutes left before the audition began. He would let everyone see what a surprise was.

There were also a dozen reporters in the audition room. They knew there would be a question-and-answer session soon, so they all waited obediently as instructed.

"Boss Han, long time no see. You look good."

"Director Zhang, I knew Boss Cao would give this film to you."

“I like the script.”

Director Zhang Yimou was also surprised why Han Sanping came. Hadn’t the boss mentioned it before?

It seems that he wants to use the name of the Third Master to hype himself up?
The boss really has his own way.

At nine o'clock sharp, the audition officially began.

"Hello, teachers. My name is Wang Heran, and I'm an artist under Feiyu. Today I'm auditioning for the third female role, Pei Yan."

The first girl who came in caught the attention of everyone present.

The third female character in the movie is the male protagonist's sister, a girl of about sixteen or seventeen years old. She is pretty and dignified, tall and looks quite suitable for the role.

I just don't know how the acting is.

However, with Zhang Yimou as the director, even people with no filming experience can make a good film.

Sure enough, after Wang Qianran danced for a while, his acting skills were indeed too immature and his lines sounded like he was reciting from a book.

"She looks OK, and she dances well, but her lines are not good enough."

Although everyone was amazed by Wang Qianran's dance, his acting skills were truly terrible.

But Zhang Yimou thought it was very good. Although the girl had no experience, as long as she had enough skills and was properly guided, she might be able to excel.

The heroine in the movie "Not One Less" is an amateur.

The next person to appear is another newcomer of Feiyu, Zhao Lusi.

Seeing such a sweet-looking girl, many people couldn't help but look at Boss Cao.

How many treasure artists are there in your company who have not yet been discovered?
Unfortunately, despite everyone’s expectations, Zhao Lusi did not perform well. She shook her head as she walked, which did not match the style of the show, and she was eliminated directly.

Afterwards, Song Zu'e and other artists also came up to try one by one, but Zhang Yimou still felt that Wang Qiran was the most suitable.

At least she has a good figure, which fits in with the overall style of "Red Ling".

After watching many young artists, Han Sanping felt that if things continued like this, Feiyu Entertainment’s position in the entertainment industry would become even more unshakable.

"Boss Cao, when will the Qingyi you mentioned come out?"

But he just wanted to know who the actor who could play Qingyi that Boss Cao mentioned was.

"Director Han, here we are."

As soon as Cao Yu finished speaking, he saw an actress wearing a theatrical costume, a green female makeup, and with a charming look in her eyes walk in front of the camera.

"So beautiful, is this a boy or a girl?"

When everyone saw the actor on the stage, except Cao Yu, they were all amazed.

Judging from the makeup, although he is not as good as Zhang Guorong's Cheng Dieyi, he is not inferior to Yu Shaoqun, the actor in "Mei Lanfang".

Han Sanping was also confused.

Is this actor really a man? Or a woman in a cross-dressing role?

But this look...

If it's a man, who would it be?

Even Zhang Yimou was a little curious. This guy is pretty good. Is he really an actor in the company?
The actor in front of the camera slowly bowed to everyone, then said, "Hello, teachers. I am a contracted actor of Feiyu Entertainment. My name is Yin Zheng."

boys!

Although the voice sounds good, it is obviously a man's!

"Yin Zheng? Is he the Yuan Hua in "Charlotte's Troubles"? He can actually play the role of Qing Yi?"

Everyone present, including Zhang Yimou, Han Sanping and others, had never expected that the seemingly charming actor in front of them was actually the "Aquaman" Yuan Hua who came with his own BGM?
Outside the door, many of those who also wanted to compete for the leading male role have already started to back out.

It’s because Yin Zheng’s appearance is so good.

In the crowd, a man named Zhang Yixing was full of confidence, but now he knew he had no chance at all.

It would be good enough if I could get the role of the male lead’s good friend.

"Boss Cao, you are amazing! Looks like I have lost!"

After watching Yin Zheng's performance, Han Sanping smiled and shook his head: "I'll admit defeat. When the movie is finished, I'll keep my word."

"We are all family. I was just joking. Don't take it seriously."

Cao Yu was still pretending to be polite, but in fact he knew that the Third Master would definitely do what he said.

Zhang Yimou heard the conversation between the two and asked curiously, "What are you talking about? What do you mean by accepting defeat?"

"Haha, it's okay."

Cao Yu smiled proudly. He had specially asked Yin Zheng to learn some Kunqu Opera movements in the past two days, and also hired a professional makeup artist to make the appearance of "Student Yuan Hua" have such an effect.

"This Boss Cao is really good at this."

Seeing that Boss Cao did not tell others about his gambling loss, Han Sanping looked at Cao Yu with even higher regard.

With Yin Zheng as a role model, many male artists who rushed over gave up when they saw the difficulty, thus saving a lot of time.

In the next audition for the female lead, although the competition was fierce, Wang Xiaochen still successfully stood out with her outstanding qualifications.

After the audition for the leading female role ended, it was already past noon.

Those reporters who were allowed in finally had the opportunity to interview Boss Cao who was preparing to have dinner.

"Mr. Cao, what type of play is this?"

"It is a patriotic film that tells the heroic story of a Qingyi who rose up to resist and remained loyal during the Anti-Japanese War."

Cao Yu would not miss this kind of promotional opportunity: "I have specially composed a song for this movie, and I hope the audience will support it when the time comes."

All the reporters heard this and wrote it down.

This is big news, Boss Cao is writing a song again!

I wonder what kind of song it will be?

(End of this chapter)