China Entertainment: The happiness of being a director is as simple as that

Chapter 58 Make it Big!
In the end, the matter was finalized. Guorong joined the lead role, the salary was 500 million, and the schedule was one month, starting from May 5th. I was a little nervous, but Guorong said: "You can squeeze me. I haven't seen any scenes."

Also, the rhythm of Xiangjiang is much faster than that of the mainland!
In terms of remuneration, Guo Rong originally needed extra box office dividends, but Guo Rong didn't want it. He only wanted a promise, saying that when his new film began to be prepared, he needed Lu Pingan's investment.

This is a very emotional and casual way of cooperation. Most people would not do this, at least one size should be equal to one size, but Guorong did it this way.

His assistant wanted to persuade him, but was still stopped by Guorong, saying that he should support Lu Pingan's new movie and support domestic movies by the way, is there a problem?
After saying this, he showed a helpless look and said to Lu Pingan: "In recent years, I have become a box office poison, so it's better to cause you less trouble."

What he said is also true. In recent years, the films he acted in have not been good at the box office.

Last month, his "Alien Space" was released in Hong Kong. It has been close to 20 days now, and the box office is less than 300 million Hong Kong dollars, which is indeed a box office poison.

But it can't be said that, Guorong's film copyrights are selling very well, and the advertising sponsorship is also very high, the film studios will eventually make money.

So now Guorong is giving benefits to Lu Pingan, which makes Lu Pingan very moved.

Jiang Wen said in time: "Just listen to brother, don't be shy, when you make money, give brother a big vote!"

I didn't feel embarrassed either.

But after Jiang Wen said so, Lu Pingan could only gratefully eat the bargain.

Good people are all!
After Guorong decided to join, the next step is a very practical question.

With him joining, the film will have to be made bigger.

Han Sanpin has already said that if the theaters and theaters want to fully support the film, the film must be big enough.

The current situation is actually fully in place, as long as the cost is raised and shouted.

But if Guorong and Zuxian partnered again, what would be the effect?
Needless to say, the media will definitely get in touch with "A Chinese Ghost Story", and the gimmick will definitely take it to another level!
So Lu Pingan tried to ask: "If the heroine is Zu Xian, brother, will you object?"

Guorong smiled chicly again: "I have no objection. I haven't seen Zuxian for a long time. I am willing to partner with her again. The problem is that I don't know if she is willing. She stopped acting last year. I think It's not easy to invite her out of the mountain."

This is a problem.

Guorong then said: "I can help you contact her and try."

"Thank you brother."

With that said, Guorong made a phone call.

As a result, there is no surprise, Zu Xian has already made up his mind.

"There is no other way, I can tell that Zu Xian has made up his mind."

Lu Pingan actually wanted to hold on, after all Zu Xian seemed to have come back to act in the movie.

But in the end he gave up. The current situation is actually enough to get strong support.

So he just skipped it.

With Guorong, for Lu Pingan, the actual production cost is still less than 1000 million, and the final box office is more than 3500 million, and the box office will be divided into profits.

In addition, there are advertising sponsorships, but I don't know how many there will be.

In addition, other investors will definitely be greedy, and Lu Pingan will also take part of the share in exchange for other resources and favors.

People are in the rivers and lakes, for the sake of the future, this needs to be done.

It's just that the production cost of "Source Code" has to be added. Lu Ping'an thinks it is better to set it between 2500 million and 3000 million. To be more specific, I will ask Han Sanpin for his opinion tomorrow, and then look at the reactions of investors and advertisers. Besides.

After the matter was settled, several people chatted for a while in the office, knowing that Lu Ping'an still had two award-winning films, one of which was in production and the other was an animated short film, Guorong wanted to watch everything.

Of course Lu Ping'an will fulfill his wish.

As a result, Guorong cried.

"Memory Building Blocks House" is really tear-jerking.

"Ping An, can you give me a copy, don't worry, I won't show it to others."

After recovering, Guorong solemnly begged Lu Pingan.

"No problem, I'll arrange it now."

"Thank you." Guorong restored his smile, and then reminded, "In my opinion, this film has the potential to hit the Oscars, but I don't know if those white people know what it is, safe, you have to be prepared... .”

Guorong talked about the unspoken rules of Hollywood and Oscars as an experienced person.

Generally speaking, it is discrimination and xenophobia against Chinese and Chinese-language movies.

It is said that many of Hong Kong's top martial arts superstars can only act as fools with well-developed limbs when they go to Hollywood.

The only one who broke out was Cheng Long, and the ambulance was on standby at any time.

"The Western world is not so easy to get into."

Guorong hoped that Lu Pingan would know more, so as not to break the filter in time.

Naturally, Lu Pingan will not do what he said, after all, he is also someone who has been there.

"Thank you brother, I will try my best to do a good job in public relations, and the result will not affect my next plan."

"Oh, what plan?"

"I make short films, in fact, to gain experience in making feature films. After the short animated film, I will make a blockbuster domestic animation."

Guorong suddenly became interested and looked curious.

"Really? Can you tell me?"

"Of course, it's the story of a panda who wants to learn kung fu..."

In the following time, Guorong stayed in Lu Ping'an's company for more than three hours.

It wasn't until after 8 o'clock that everyone had dinner at the hotel arranged by Jiang Wen, and Guorong almost talked again during the dinner.

After a few glasses of wine, the pure and unrestrained Guorong became a veteran driver.

When chatting with Jiang Wen, the kind that girls have to avoid a little.

8 people dazzled 12 bottles of red wine for a meal. At night, Guorong went back to the hotel to rest. He will go back tomorrow and come back when Lu Pingan needs it, such as the project launch conference.

On the second day, Lu Pingan sent Guorong to the airport.

On the way back, the paparazzi Feng Ke called: "Guide Lu, just now my subordinates saw you seeing Guorong off at the airport."

"Oh, it's okay. My next new film will cooperate with Guorong. You are the first to know about this news, but you must keep it a secret. I will tell you when the release time is confirmed."

"real?!!"

"Yes, it's true, come back to my company to talk."

"Thank you, Guide!"

After hanging up the phone, Feng Ke was beyond excited.

Getting such first-hand breaking news is only one of them, the more important thing is that Lu Pingan really treats him as a friend!
How helpful this is to the paparazzi's career!
Feng Ke was simply grateful that his death was safe.

He decided to pay more attention to the negative news about Lu Ping An in the future, and then assist in time, friends, you can't always ask for it.

Lu Pingan didn't feel at ease about offering a small favor to the paparazzi, it was just a code of conduct he had set for future famous paparazzi.

And in the same way, if others help you and give you favors, you will naturally have to repay them.

So on the way, Lu Pingan asked Jiang Wen: "Old Jiang, I really don't know how to thank you."

Jiang Wen squinted at Lu Ping'an, his skins were all crowded together, and he looked disgusted: "Go aside! Is the meat nasty? Also, you are in a hurry to talk about money!"

Lu Pingan wanted to laugh when he heard it.

But he didn't refute, and then asked: "Either you come to play a cameo, I have a very good idea."

"No time, my movie is about to open."

"what movie?"

"Green tea, literary film, protagonist."

"Then what should I do, you are doing me such a big favor, I have to make fun of it."

"You can make me a script, and come up with an idea."

Jiang Wen crossed his legs on the co-pilot, "You have to have a big brain, it's more profound than the current one, and it's fun to act. It doesn't matter if it costs a lot, but a small cost is best. I like your kind of cramped space to create a big movie." The script of the event, it doesn’t matter if you play the leading role or not, as long as you have something to play with, okay?”

"Yes, but there is no guarantee that you will be satisfied. I can only do my best."

Lu Pingan gritted his teeth and agreed, looking very strenuous.

"That's what you said!"

"I said!"

"Okay, that's it!" Jiang Wen was happy, and immediately asked again: "What did you just say? A cameo? All right!"

safe trip:"..."

. . . . . . .

After sending Jiang Wen away, Lu Ping'an returned to the company and went straight to the meeting without talking nonsense.

There is a lot of pre-work for "Source Code", mainly framing, setting, props and so on.

In fact, these things have already started to be done, and have been done for more than half a month. After all, even without Guorong joining the film, we still have to do it. Now that Guorong joins, the confidence of the employees is naturally different when they start to do things. up.

"Don't talk too much nonsense, do you?"

"No, boss, just watch it!"

Wu Guohua is full of confidence, his eyes are full of passion, and so are the other employees.

"Okay, let's do it now!"

"understand!"

The 22 people have a clear division of labor and directly enter the working state.

Lu Pingan went directly to China Film Group.

With big names joining, the goal of the film is not to hit the box office of 4000 to [-] million, but to make it big!
After more than an hour, Han Sanpin listened to Lu Ping'an's words, and his eyes widened: "You really invited Guorong?!"

"It's true, it's a contract."

Lu Pingan handed over a copy of the signing contract with Guorong.

Han Sanpin said several good words after reading it.

The next thing is simple. After discussion, the final production cost is tentatively set at 3000 million for investment promotion. China Film Group led the investment of 300 million, and the final share will be adjusted according to the actual use of funds.

In addition, China Film once again personally intervened in account sharing and distribution, and this time is different from the previous two times. After the movie came out, it was the era of theaters. It is not mainly privately run, but China Film has determined that it is a real mountain sculpture in the new era. This time, it will vigorously intervene in the distribution of commercial films, and the effect will naturally be completely different from before.

In a sense, Lu Ping'an's "Source Code" already has the same national treasure treatment as "Hero".

And the next step is to see if the advertisers are not working hard.

On April 4, reporter Feng Ke first broke the news that Lu Ping'an's new film will cooperate with Guo Rong.

For a while, the Internet was boiling, and the industry was boiling.

Xingchen Film and Television received several times more consultation calls than before.

On April 4th, Lu Pingan completed the post-production of "Time and Space Evil".

On the same day, Guorong came to the capital again.

And under the witness of dozens of media, they announced together with Pingan Road that they will cooperate in Pingan Road's new film "Source Code".

Guo Rong: "I decided to act the first time I saw the script. Director Ping An is indeed a director who can always surprise people. I am very much looking forward to our domestic films going to the world!"

Lu Ping'an: "This time the movie will be full of no urine spots. What is no urine spots? It just makes you reluctant to leave your seat when your bladder explodes!"

Reporters: "..."

Internal entertainment media:

"Guo Rong + Lu Pingan, a strong alliance, the blockbuster "Source Code" project!"

"Lu Ping'an: The cost of the new film will reach 3000 million! China Film is leading the cast, and another blockbuster is coming!"

"Guo Rong praised Lu Pingan highly, and the two called each other movie fans."

"After burning your brain, thinking carefully and fearing, Lu Ping'an's new film will be 'no urine point' throughout the whole process..."

Hong Kong media: "The mainland genius director and Guo Rong blow your bladder!"

On that day, domestic entertainment, Hong Kong entertainment, film and music circles, fans of Lu Ping An, fans of countless Guorong fans, and music fans were all excited.

(End of this chapter)