How China Entertainment was developed

Chapter 94

But it's not the journalists' fault either.

At this time, Hong Kong and Taiwan stars, especially Hong Kong stars, have a lot of aura in the mainland.

A third-rate star who did not do well in Hong Kong and Taiwan will become a big star in the mainland.

At this time, the career plans of many artists in the mainland are mostly based on the route of jumping to Xiangjiang to develop after they have made their debut in the mainland.

This situation continued until around 2010 before it eased.

There is no way, although Xiangjiang has been lonely since the end of 90s.

But the once glorious foundation is indeed thick.

But the mainland entertainment industry really has a weak foundation.

Fortunately, the mainland market is large, and finally developed slowly.

The reporters present all thought that this premiere would have a very high standard.

After all, Zhang Nan's coffee position and the influence of Modu Film Group are here.

But I never thought that today's premiere will gather almost all the superstars and famous directors of Xiangjiang.

"Hey, I know that Zhang Nan is a famous international superstar, but I really never thought that he would be so big. I have seen it today." A reporter expressed his face full of shock.

"This is the influence of an international superstar!" A reporter sighed in agreement.
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in the cinema.

After arranging all the celebrity guests present, Zhang Nan found an opportunity to ask Chenglong to meet alone in a room in the studio.

"Director Zhang." Cheng Long spoke first and extended his hand.

Zhang Nan also stepped forward quickly, holding Chenglong's hand.

He was so enthusiastic and brought many people to support him. Of course, Zhang Nan couldn't do anything. "Brother Chenglong, just call me Anan. Today is too much support, so many people called me."

"Then I'll raise my voice and call you Anan."

Chenglong boldly agreed, and then quickly explained: "Actually, not all of these people were brought by me. I just made a start and came up with an idea. Everyone mainly came here for your face, Anan."

Hearing Chenglong's words, Zhang Nan nodded slightly, knowing that Chenglong's words were not modest, but basically the truth.

After all, Chenglong's influence in Xiangjiang is not small, and the big brother's name is not blown out.

But calling so many superstar and famous directors at once is not enough.

It can only be said that the Xiangjiang film market in the past few years has turned from prosperity to decline visible to the naked eye, and everyone in the Xiangjiang film and television circle can clearly see it.

I can't help but understand that the box office data is clearly there.

In the past, only films with a box office of nearly 3000 million could be ranked in the top ten of Hong Kong's annual box office. Now, movies with a box office of tens of millions can be ranked in the top ten of last year.

And the box office of the champion also started to slide from nearly 6000 million to 4000 million and 3000 million.

The gap before and after can be said to be very obvious.

And the most important thing is that the rampant bad movies caused by following the trend have completely ruined the reputation of Xiangjiang movies, coupled with the influence of Hollywood blockbusters.

The ticket warehouses in Southeast Asia and other places, which were originally the pillars of Xiangjiang Films, have completely disapproved of Xiangjiang Films.

All these signs are clearly known to many artists in Xiangjiang.

I'm afraid Xiangjiang Films will die, so I have to make plans for my own future.

However, there are only two paths ahead for all Hong Kong artists—going to Hollywood or going north to the mainland.

But by coincidence, Zhang Nan has a lot of influence in these two places.

In Hollywood, Zhang Nan is a red and purple superstar.

In the mainland, Zhang Nan is very familiar with the Modu Film Group and the Beijing Film Studio.

So no matter how you choose, to build a good relationship with Zhang Nan is what Xiangjiang artists have to do.

That's why the big brother raised his arms and shouted, and the entire Xiangjiang entertainment industry gathered to respond.

To be honest, when Chenglong saw this scene, he was taken aback.

"I heard from Director Wu that you want to talk to me about cooperation, big brother. What kind of project is it?"

After the movie was played, Zhang Nan had to rush to North America to attend another premiere. Time was a little tight, so he asked straight to the point.

When Chenglong heard Zhang Nan being so straightforward, he was taken aback for a moment, then thought for a while, and said, "An action movie similar to Police Story is a new attempt of mine. I plan to set the story in Los Angeles..."

Sure enough, this project is what he guessed [Rush Hour [-]].

But how to cooperate made Zhang Nan a little embarrassed.

"Brother Chenglong, I'm not shying away from cooperation. This project belongs to you, and you must be the leading actor."

Chenglong nodded when he heard the words, while Zhang Nan continued to analyze.

"Even if it is a double starring role, adding me to the project will only sound good, and it will only help the film's box office in North America and around the world.

Of course, if you particularly want me to act, I can also act.

However, my suggestion is that if you want to make a double protagonist, the two protagonists should have a greater contrast, so that the drama will be greater, and the other protagonist is best played by an artist of another race, so that the audience will be more. . "Zhang Nan's words can be said, and they are very beautiful.

But in the world of adults, a refusal is actually a refusal. The elder brother has been in the entertainment industry for so long, and he still can't hear the meaning of Zhang Nan's reluctance to act in his words.

Moreover, after Zhang Nan's analysis, it is also well-founded, not sophistry or evasion.

The most important thing is that Chenglong also planned to invite a black man to be the other protagonist of the double starring role. From the beginning, he never expected to invite Zhang Nan to act or direct.

So Chenglong asked: "Then..., Anan, what do you mean?"

"I can join as a producer. But I also know that what you want to make is a movie of your own style. I can understand this aspect very well. I can just use my name, and the actual rights in the crew , is still in your hands, big brother."

After saying this, Zhang Nan added: "Of course, don't worry, I won't get money for nothing. If you want to play two protagonists, I'm [-]% sure that I will invite Will Smith to you." Come."

After listening to the first half of Zhang Nan's words, Chenglong felt that Zhang Nan understood him.

After listening to the second half of Zhang Nan's words, Cheng Long couldn't sit still.

Even from the Hollywood news, Chenglong knew that Zhang Nan and Will Smith had a good relationship.

But I didn't expect the relationship between the two to reach such a point.

"Anan, can you invite Will Smith?"

Zhang Nan nodded with confidence.

This is really not bragging.

Based on the relationship between him and Will Smith, and the fact that Will Smith himself prefers action movies, it's probably a bit conservative to invite Will Smith.

Seeing Zhang Nan nodding, Chenglong's eyes widened at first, his face was full of excitement and joy, but after being shocked, he said with some worry and regret: "However, Will Smith is not very popular for this project!"

[Rush Hour 3000] has a total production cost of [-] million US dollars.

But Will Smith's current film salary starts at as high as 2000 million US dollars.

If Will Smith is really invited, the movie will not be made.

(End of this chapter)