Actor: My Entertainment Era

Chapter 292 In the Crew

Mango Terrace regrets it very much now.

First, he regretted that after Zhang Yuanjun officially announced his relationship half a month ago, the TV series he was interested in was hesitant.Now with the announcement of "Inception", Zhang Yuanjun's net worth has skyrocketed. He is a Cannes Best Actor and has collaborated with Leonardo in a Hollywood blockbuster. It is no longer possible to make an appointment with Zhang Yuanjun using the initially negotiated salary.

Mango Channel reconnected with Zhang Yuanjun's team. Zhang Yuanjun is still willing to star in this drama, but the salary and other benefits must be fully negotiated.

Of course, as Mango Channel is a major domestic satellite TV station, Zhang Yuanjun's team respects each other more, and the requirements they put forward are in line with Zhang Yuanjun's current status.

However, the producers of this drama need to raise investment again. Before Zhang Yuanjun went to Cannes, his salary was already at the top level in the country. Now the tide has risen, and the original budget can no longer cover Zhang Yuanjun's salary.

The cast list also needs to be reviewed by Zhang Yuanjun's team. Although Zhang Yuanjun's studio did not invest in this drama, the producer used Zhang Yuanjun's banner to attract investment. At least the leading actor must obtain Zhang Yuanjun's consent.

This is how big names in dramas are treated on the crew. They are neither producers nor investors, but the entire crew must listen to him.

If it were any other actor, the overbearing Mango TV would really not be so spoiled.

But Zhang Yuanjun is different after all. The number one young actor in the country and the new Cannes Best Actor came to act in a TV series about the Anti-Japanese War. This has never happened to any TV station.

If Zhang Yuanjun's card is played, investors will really pay, and it will be big money: "As long as he can come, I will give him any amount of money."

Some investors even said: "If you can invite Liu Yifei, I will double the amount for you."

This TV series is still in the preparation stage, and the film purchasing directors of various TV stations have already wanted to sign a contract, and they are all here for Zhang Yuanjun.

There is no way, now that things have come to a standstill, Zhang Yuanjun must be coaxed and happy, otherwise he will lose real money.

The second thing that Mango Channel regrets is that because of the announcement of their relationship, "The Story Behind" canceled the originally scheduled interview with Liu Yifei.

Now the column team is filled with regret.

I wanted to make another date with Liu Yifei, but she stopped coming and said she would concentrate on preparing for "Inception."

When asked when she would have a schedule, "The Story Behind" would be scheduled for her at any time. Liu Yifei said she wouldn't be free this year.

In fact, Mango Channel has thought about giving Zhang Yuanjun an episode of "Base Camp". His "Source Code" should be released soon, so it should be no problem to promote it in one episode.

However, the schedule of "Basecamp" is very tight. To make a reservation for the last episode, you have to book it at least six months in advance. Moreover, "Basecamp" has a huge say in the station. It is not something that some department can just say that it will be released in the last episode.

All the summer programs of "Base Camp" have been arranged, and there is no time slot for Zhang Yuanjun.

However, the program producer verbally promised that he would try his best to arrange a program for Zhang Yuanjun and Liu Yifei.

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The filming of "The Founding of the People's Republic of China" lasted until the end of June, and the entire film is already being wrapped. The crew is in a good mood now.

If Zhang Yuanjun hadn't flown to the United States next month to film "Inception," he would have really wanted to stay in the capital and see how "The Founding of a Republic" completed all post-production within 2 months.

This film is destined to be released in September to hit the National Day schedule. There is so much material in the film, even if it is edited while filming, it will be too difficult to complete post-production in 9 months.

On the 24th, "Transformers 2" was launched, with 3370 million on its first day, more than 600 million more than the first-day record held by "Red Cliff Part [-]".

This is a very scary number. Theater managers at the forefront of the market have predicted that "Transformers 2" is very likely to end "Titanic"'s 12-year box office dominance in China.

At this time, someone shouted: "Where are our domestic films!"

However, most people online watch domestic movies and feel that there is a big difference between domestic movies and Hollywood productions.

"There is a 20-year gap in special effects and a 30-year gap in creativity." "Hollywood is already filming alien planets, but domestic filmmakers are still filming rural areas."

Zhang Yuanjun, as an actor and also a screenwriter, had something to say. He was very unhappy when eating late-night snacks on the set:

"The gap in special effects is indeed huge, I won't deny this. But what's the difference in creativity? Is "Transformers" creative? Isn't it just a fight between two gangs, but both sides are replaced by alien robots? Looking at "Transformers" from a story perspective , he is not eye-catching at all, a standard Hollywood three-act drama.

"The story of North America's No. [-] IP "Star Wars" is also terrible. It's covered in an alien skin, but it still tells the story of the cowboys of the American West.

"It has to be dark to the point. Commercial films around the world don't actually have much creativity. Most of the good ideas come from literary and artistic films. Without literary and artistic films in front of them, the stories of commercial films would not develop so well."

Zhang Yuanjun talks a bit too much, but in fact, none of the friends here are interested in listening to his talk about Chinese and American movies. What they want to hear is his "Inception", which will be released next month.

It was impossible for Zhang Yuanjun to tell them that he got the role because he invested in the movie. He just said: "At that time, the director's wife came to China to seek investment. Many people knew that I had no money, but I still went to see her and said that I wanted to act. , please give me a chance. Then I went around in circles for half a year, and I didn’t know how many times I went to the United States before I got the role."

"Yifei was also recommended by me. ... We are both cheap. We are almost the cheapest actors in Hollywood except for bit parts. Cannes Best Actor is useless. Hollywood commercial films don't recognize this. Not to mention that I am an Asian. I can't win." What a high salary."

"There is a confidentiality agreement, so I can't tell you the story." Zhang Yuanjun smiled and refused to reveal the story.

After talking about the movie, naturally we have to talk about his relationship with Liu Yifei.

"Why don't Yifei come to visit the class? I also want to interview her."

"If you want to interview her, just go back to the capital and ask her out." Zhang Yuanjun said with a smile.

"You are the most exciting news in the entertainment industry this year. You have the guts."

"Don't be so angry and call me young." Zhang Yuanjun said with a smile.

There will be more breaking news in two months.

After a brief supper, everyone dispersed.

The next day, Zhang Yuanjun received the bad news during his lunch break.

"Love Has an Afterlife" was sent back to the factory due to color differences in copy development and printing, which did not meet Yu Feihong's requirements!
The cost of additional copies will be borne by Feihong himself.

What is this!
Zhang Yuanjun also felt impatient when he really got involved.

The film was originally scheduled to be released this summer, but after this incident, it had to be withdrawn from the summer release. The release is yet to be determined.

Yu Feihong called Zhang Yuanjun to apologize. It has been two years since the filming of "Love Is Afterlife" has not been released properly. She feels very sorry for the actor.

Zhang Yuanjun could only say that it doesn't matter: "But I might not be able to come to promote it. I'm very nervous about the American drama."

The postponement of the release of "Love After Life" will only delay it for a month or two. At that time, he should be filming "Inception" in the United States.

Yu Feihong couldn't accept Zhang Yuanjun's absence from the promotion. He was the leading actor.

However, the movie was delayed for two years before it was released. Yu Feihong owed it to the actors, and it was difficult to refuse Zhang Yuanjun at the moment. He could only say: "It's okay. We will see what to do when the time comes."

"Okay, if you need anything, Teacher Yu, please contact me anytime."

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Yuanjun continued filming.

(End of this chapter)